Austin, TX
Web Developer - Solicitation# 70126041
Texas Education Agency (TEA)

The web developer is responsible for maintaining the im.tea.texas.gov web application throughout the contract period. Key duties include troubleshooting and resolving defects, ensuring application availability and performance, implementing security updates, and supporting feature updates as needed. The role also involves monitoring system functionality, performing routine code and content updates, collaborating with stakeholders to address technical requirements, and ensuring compliance with state technology standards and best practices. The developer helps ensure that the application remains reliable, secure, and user‑friendly for all users. Project is temporary in nature as the agency executes a new contract for a longer-term vendor. 
Project Duties:

• Diagnose and resolve issues in custom Drupal modules and application code.
• Manage Acquia code repository branches and merging master and trigger deployment pipelines.
• Work with Drupal Core for updates, patches, and compatibility checks.
• Monitor web application performance. 
• Troubleshooting import and export data issues.
• Unpublishing and republishing nodes. 
• Backing up databases and performing rollback procedures. 
• Modify, compile, and troubleshoot CSS and JavaScript for front-end enhancements and bug fixes.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to CSV uploads and syncing JSON field values to node-based structures.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of ad hoc requests.

The working position is Telework.  100% Remote, With-in the United States.
 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Actual Years Experience	Years Experience Needed	Required/ Preferred	Skills/Experience
	8	Required	Drupal Expertise: Strong knowledge of Drupal 10 architecture, custom module development, and custom themes.
	8	Required	PHP: Solid understanding of and experience coding with PHP object oriented programming, SQL, CSS, JS, AJAX,
	8	Required	Acquia Platform: Experience with Acquia Cloud, code repository management, and deployment workflows.
	8	Required	Front-End Development: Proficiency in CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
	8	Required	Monitoring: Ability to monitor alerts and performance through the Acquia Environment and New Relic.
	8	Required	Data Handling: Ability to troubleshoot CSV import processes and JSON data synchronization.
	8	Required	Version Control: Familiarity with Git branching strategies and code review best practices.
	8	Required	Sync: Run Drush commands on production server for synchronization.
	8	Required	Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills for debugging complex issues in a production environment.
	8	Required	Database: backup of production database.
	8	Preferred	Experience with Drush, Composer, and configuration management in Drupal.
	8	Preferred	Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools.
	8	Preferred	Familiarity with PHP 8.3 and MySQL8 for backend troubleshooting.
	8	Preferred	Familiarity with DDEV and git source control.

I need Three References

 

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  Peer                                                                      Co-Worker                                                                                                                                                Supervisor

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Reference Name (Required):
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Professional Relationship (Optional):

  Peer                                                                      Co-Worker                                                                                                                                                Supervisor

  Customer                                                             End- User                                                                                                                                                 Subordinate

 

Reference Name (Required):
Title (Optional)
Company Name (Required):
Phone Number (Required include area code):
E-mail address (Optional):
Professional Relationship (Optional):

  Peer                                                                      Co-Worker                                                                                                                                                Supervisor

  Customer                                                             End- User                                                                                                                                                 Subordinate