Software Engineer (Drupal + WordPress)

Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, dedicated to improving government services through technology. The Software Engineer (Drupal + WordPress) will design and develop secure and scalable web solutions using modern content management systems, collaborating with various stakeholders in an Agile environment to enhance digital experiences for public-facing services.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise websites using Drupal and WordPress
• Build custom themes, modules, plugins, and reusable components aligned with design systems such as the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Implement integrations with external systems and APIs including identity providers, analytics platforms, and data services
• Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver responsive, accessible front-end implementations
• Contribute to CMS architecture decisions including content modeling, taxonomy, and reusable components
• Ensure solutions meet accessibility, security, and performance standards and contribute to engineering best practices
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, and backlog refinement
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability
• Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and platform operations
• Other relevant duties as qualified and trained to assume

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, 7+ years of professional web development experience, or equivalent practical experience (10 years without degree)
• Experience building and maintaining web applications and content management platforms, including Drupal and WordPress
• Proficiency with PHP, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript
• Experience integrating APIs and third-party systems
• Demonstrated understanding of accessibility standards such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
• Familiarity with design systems such as the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar component frameworks
• Experience working in Agile teams using Git-based workflows
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance