Drupal Developer

Job Description:

Drupal Developer

Description

General

The Drupal Developer reports to the Senior Web Developer and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Drupal content management system that powers the San Mateo County Transit District websites, including SamTrans, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), San Mateo County Transportation Authority (Transportation Authority) and the US 101 Express Lanes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 16, 2025 (1st Cutoff Sunday March 2, 2025)

Essential Functions & Duties

• Design and implement Drupal site architecture using Drupal 10, including content types, views, and taxonomies.
• Develop custom themes and modules to enhance site functionality and aesthetics.
• Implement structures, data needs, and services relevant to the District's unique needs as a transit agency, specifically keeping in mind compliance and General Transit Feed Specifications (GTFS)
• Write and maintain custom PHP code and develop APIs for data integration and communication.
• Maintain Drupal configurations and settings for various environments (development, staging, production).
• Design and optimize MySQL database schemas and perform migrations.

Examples of Duties:

• Develop custom Drupal modules to import and parse GTFS files effectively.
• Establish a robust database structure in Drupal to store and manage transit data accurately.
• Implement data integrity and security measures for stored data.
• Implement security best practices to safeguard against vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Associates degree in computer science, information management systems, software engineering, or a related discipline
• Six (6) years of professional experience in modern web application development, specifically Drupal (v6-v10) programming.
• Experience with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, JSON, PHP, and MySQL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in object-oriented design, data modeling, and UX principles.
• Familiar with SQL queries and front-end development using Twig, SASS, and jQuery.
• Experience with Git and creating custom modules.
• Strong PHP skills, with a focus on object-oriented programming and modern PHP practices.
• Proficiency in back-end technologies such as Drush, Composer, Configuration Management, and Workflows.
• Understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to Drupal sites.
• Drupal Certification or relevant certifications in PHP, web development, or project management.

• Hands-on experience with Drupal 10 and familiarity with modern frameworks and design patterns.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$76,434.00 - $114,651.00 Annually