Position Type: Contract (Through December 31, 2026)
Pay Rate: $48.00 – $54.00 / hr W2 (Dependent on experience)
Location: 100% Onsite – Phoenix, AZ (1110 W Washington St)
Target Start Date: Within 2 weeks of offer
Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
SunSoft Online is seeking an experienced Drupal Developer for an Arizona state agency's Office of the Director. In this role, you will architect, build, and maintain enterprise web applications while taking full ownership of development, UI, QA, and accessibility standards without relying on separate design or testing teams.
Core Development: Architect, build, and maintain custom Drupal 10/11 modules and themes using clean PHP, Twig, and CSS/SASS.
Database & Integrations: Integrate third-party APIs, optimize MySQL/PostgreSQL queries, and manage application workflows.
Maintenance & Performance: Lead performance optimization, implement caching strategies, execute routine security updates, and assist with architecture upgrades and content migrations.
Accessibility Remediation: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards (including accessible authentication, target size, focus appearance, semantic HTML5, and WAI-ARIA).
Self-Directed QA: Perform cross-browser testing and validate accessibility using keyboard-only navigation and screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).
Required: 5+ years of hands-on Drupal development experience.
Required: Strong expertise in PHP, Twig, CSS/SASS, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and custom module/theme development.
Preferred: Deep understanding of coding standards and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance.
Hands-on experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and manual accessibility testing.
Location Constraint: Open to Phoenix Metro residents only. Your current city must be listed at the top of your resume.
Onsite Expectation: 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ (No remote or hybrid options).
Work Authorization: W2 candidates ONLY. We cannot accept C2C or offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Screening: Must pass a HireRight background check and drug screening.
Availability: Must be available for an in-person interview within one week of the posting close date, and able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer.
Drupal, Drupal 10, Drupal 11, PHP, Twig, SASS, CSS, Custom Modules, Theme Development, WCAG, WCAG 2.2, ADA, Section 508, Accessibility, Web Developer, Full Stack, MySQL, PostgreSQL, API Integration, JAWS, NVDA, Screen Reader, Semantic HTML, WAI-ARIA, Phoenix, Onsite, W2
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on Drupal development experience
- Expertise in PHP
- Expertise in Twig templating
- Expertise in CSS and SASS
- Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL (queries and optimization)
- Custom module and theme development in Drupal
- API integration experience
- Hands-on experience with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and manual accessibility testing
- Ability to ensure WCAG 2.2 Level AA / ADA accessibility compliance
- Must be a Phoenix Metro resident; list current city at top of resume
- 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ (no remote or hybrid)
- W2 candidates only; no C2C; no visa sponsorship
- Must pass HireRight background check and drug screening
- Available for in-person interview within one week and start within two weeks of offer
What We Do
SunSoft Online is a US-operated IT consulting and technology services company that has been delivering solutions since 2006. The firm specializes in IT consulting, project delivery, and workforce support, focusing on placing highly qualified IT professionals—such as security engineers and product managers—with Arizona state agencies, government clients, and enterprise organizations across the United States.
