Solutions Architect Software Engineer: Full Stack Developer IV - Shockoe

Welcome to Shockoe!

We're not your average app and experience design firm. We're a dynamic force that loves shaking things up. With our infectious energy and culture, we create incredible mobile, web, and immersive experiences. As a team member, you're just as important as our clients. We hire the best to deliver our best! If you're a strategic thinker seeking a company that values your skills, offers a fun and inclusive culture, and lets you spread your wings, keep reading and apply!

 

Your MISSION as a Full Stack Developer IV: 

Aid with the timely development of maintainable/scalable code for large and small scale clients.  Use your expertise to ensure strong optimization and quality are delivered consistently.  Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction.

Outcomes and Objectives:

• Responsible for the project team in delivering scalable, reliable, and performant software systems through an understanding of architecture and design

• Apply your knowledge/experiences of coding and development principles to ensure industry standards are met with an emphasis on ensuring the team members are aware of these standards and putting into practice

• Capable of leading multiple medium-to-large-sized teams through the entirety of the SDLC from end-to-end, with an emphasis on accuracy of estimated time to delivery and thorough gathering of requirements for new or existing clientele

• Rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies while proactively contributing to the team's technical knowledge base

• Be a true team player and positively contribute to our culture and work environment

• Thrill clients with your and your team’s quality of work and capabilities 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop comprehensive technical solutions for enterprise Drupal projects

• Create detailed architecture documents and technical specifications

• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and propose appropriate Drupal-based solutions

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in Drupal development

• Stay updated on the latest Drupal developments

• Connect your knowledge and experience to solve complex technical challenges that allow us to build and support world class scale enterprise-level solutions 

• Other job-related duties as assigned

Competencies and Experience:

Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT, with a focus on enterprise-level Drupal deployments

• Extensive knowledge of Drupal architecture, modules, themes, and best practices for large-scale implementations

• Strong understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP

• Experience with database management systems, particularly MySQL/MariaDB for Drupal

• Familiarity with version control systems like Git

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration/deployment

Architecture and Design Skills

• Ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance Drupal architectures for enterprise clients

• Experience with multi-site Drupal setups and complex content management workflows

• Understanding of integration patterns to connect Drupal with other enterprise systems

• Knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization techniques for large Drupal sites

• Expertise in designing content models and information architecture for enterprise-scale websites

Additional Qualifications

• Relevant Drupal certifications (e.g., Acquia Certified Grand Master)

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for hosting Drupal applications

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements for enterprise websites

• Familiarity with accessibility standards and implementing them in Drupal sites

• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools for Drupal

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Project management experience, particularly with agile methodologies

• Ability to lead and mentor development teams

• Experience in pre-sales support and solution design for enterprise clients

• Understanding of business operations and ability to align technical solutions with business goals

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