Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline., 15+ years of technical experience supporting large-scale federal public websites., 5+ years leading engineering efforts for websites with over 10 million monthly page views., Deep experience with Drupal 7+ and 10+, PHP, and AWS operations..

Key responsibilities:

Provide expert-level technical support for high-traffic federal websites.

Lead engineering support for platforms ensuring stability and scalability.

Execute automation enhancements and manage CI/CD pipelines.

Lead training and mentoring activities for technical staff and end users.

Job description

Description

Title: Senior Drupal Web Developer
Location: Remote (U.S.-Based)
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required; Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance
Travel: 0-10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That's RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.

RIVA Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Drupal Engineer to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under the OCIO’s Collaborative Services Division (CSD). This individual will serve as a key technical expert in the modernization and ongoing support of USPTO's federal public websites and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Drupal engineering, AWS support, and complex automation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Provide expert-level technical support for large-scale, high-traffic federal websites including USPTO.gov.
Lead engineering support for platforms handling 10 million+ page views monthly, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability.
Manage and troubleshoot environments built on Drupal 10+ and Drupal OpenPublic (7+), delivering enhancements, upgrades, and performance tuning.
Execute complex automation enhancements and bug fixes using AWS Lambda, Terraform, JSON/YAML, CloudFormation, Jenkins, and Canary Pipelines.
Perform infrastructure-as-code development and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab/GitHub and CloudBees.
Support cloud operations (AWS) and implement system monitoring, configuration, and optimization strategies.
Lead training and mentoring activities for technical staff, end users, and content owners on Drupal and related toolsets.
Utilize scripting skills in Python, Unix Shell, Linux Shell, Node.js, and React to enhance and streamline front-end and backend operations.
Ensure compliance with Section 508, FISMA, and FedRAMP guidelines across all development and support activities.
Provide reporting and analytics via Google Analytics and visualization tools like D3.
Collaborate with design and UX teams using Adobe CC, AxureRP, and USWDS HTML5/CSS3 standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum 15+ years of technical experience supporting large-scale federal public websites of similar size and complexity.
At least 5+ years leading engineering efforts for federal websites with over 10 million monthly page views.
Deep experience with Drupal 7+ and 10+, PHP, Perl, CGI, Dreamweaver, and related CMS technologies.
Strong technical proficiency in AWS operations, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab, Rally, ServiceNow, Apache, Windows, and UI-Path.
Demonstrated experience delivering web accessibility and usability solutions in accordance with federal mandates.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience supporting Department of Commerce or USPTO initiatives.
Hands-on expertise with visualization and design tools such as D3, AxureRP, and GovDelivery.
Background in enterprise DevOps environments with Canary Pipelines and CI/CD automation.

RIVA Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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