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About Us:
Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Location
This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
Location:
This position is a hybrid position with requirement to work in client location near Richmond, VA. You must be eligible to work for any employer in the United States. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship at this time.
What will you do?
As a member of our tech team, you will work collaboratively with Bixal team members and various stakeholders to design and redesign top-notch websites for our clients. Your thirst for continuous learning and professional development is rivaled by your Drupal knowledge. Bixal is focused on leaving the world a better place as a result of the work we're doing. If you'd like to use your coding powers for good, then you should join our team!
Important note
This is a full-time proposal position contingent on contract award.
Clearance
Requires ability to obtain secret clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Implement, test and maintain responsive websites using web development tools.
- Create, improve and use wireframes, prototypes, user flows and design compositions to effectively communicate interaction ideas.
- Collaborate with others to ensure designs are aligned with usability, accessibility, and web standards.
- Work collaboratively with Bixal’s project teams and client stakeholders to understand and document their needs, schedules, timelines, etc.
- Work with business users to gather requirements and write functional and technical specifications.
- Advise and make recommendations to Bixal and client teams to accomplish goals and meet deadlines in an Agile environment.
- Participate in the estimation and planning of iterative/agile releases.
- Write clean, well-engineered code that conforms to accepted Drupal standards.
- Conduct multiple levels of testing including cross-browser and platform functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, and performance.
- Advise on the migration of legacy systems to a Drupal 8/9 enterprise architecture.
- Advise on maintenance and enhancements of Drupal and web architecture.
- Ensure websites meet all Federal regulatory guidance, including 508 and current web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
- Facilitate and document troubleshooting of website software applications/configurations.
- Interact with team to gather, define and analyze requirements to determine the most effective web technologies to satisfy business needs.
- Recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
- Provide technical leadership on small to medium-sized, well-defined projects.
- Demonstrate thought leadership for internal teams and the community.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience in web design and development including mobile and responsive design.
- Ability to undergo and pass a government clearance.
- Proficiency in writing quality HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for a variety of content management systems and frameworks.
- Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including design, functional and technical requirements, coding, debugging, testing, release, and operation support.
- Experience with Agile Software Development Methodology.
- Experience with software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Strong proficiency in developing/implementing content in Drupal core modules, contributed modules, custom modules, views, panels, blocks, templates, etc.
- Experience with Developer/Build tools.
- Firm understanding of component-based design and development including Pattern Lab and BEM.
- Well-rounded knowledge of GIT version control and tools.
- Ability to come up to speed on new technologies and ideas quickly and independently.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience with current technologies and web development tools, including Web Design Systems, JavaScript Frameworks, PHP and PHP Templating, API, Web Services, HTTPS, JSON, YAML, Twig, and XML.
- Advanced knowledge of usability/accessibility standards in order to produce code compliant for Section 508 accessibility (may have access to development tools that aid in this process).
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with React, single page applications and static site generators
- Familiarity with United States Web Design System (USWDS)
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New business referral bonus
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.
