Web Developer

Requirements:

• Communicate professionally and courteously, with strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting across all levels of our organization
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Be proficient in PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and SQL
• Have experience developing custom Drupal and Backdrop CMS modules and themes
• Understand responsive web design, accessibility, and UX/UI concepts
• Have experience with web analytics tools and reporting
• Know search engine optimization (SEO) techniques
• Be familiar with development tools such as Git, Drush, Composer, and Docker
• Have exposure to REST/JSON web services and third-party API integration
• Have at least 3 years of industry experience with Drupal
• Drupal certifications are a plus
• Optional skills include Nginx configuration, Linux server management, SOLR or another document-based search engine, and Symfony and Twig development

Responsibilities:

• Support Boilermaker members and local lodge leaders with web services, technical guidance, and assistance
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain websites built with Drupal, Backdrop CMS, and other technologies, considering security, maintainability, testability, and community support
• Develop custom modules and themes following established conventions, including administrative interfaces, member-facing tools, registration and reporting systems, and shared functionality across sites
• Build responsive templates and sub-themes that meet cross-device and accessibility requirements
• Collaborate with our Communications Department on organizing and marketing campaigns, including landing pages, forms, lead-capture paths, traffic tracking, and performance reporting
• Integrate web properties with third-party services through REST and JSON web services, including consuming external APIs, building endpoints, managing authentication and token lifecycles, and diagnosing cross-system failures
• Maintain sites with core and contributed module updates and support migration of legacy Drupal 7 properties to modern, supported platforms
• Monitor current security standards and web development best practices and apply them across supported properties
• Collaborate with departments to improve organizational efficiency by identifying and building web-based tools that replace manual processes

Technologies:

• API
• CMS
• CSS
• Composer
• Docker
• Drupal
• Git
• Support
• JSON
• JavaScript
• Linux
• Marketing
• Nginx
• PHP
• REST
• SQL
• Security
• Solr
• Symfony
• Twig
• Web
• UX UI Design

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We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to support our local union lodges, administrative departments, and leadership, with a focus on integrity and commitment to our membership. The role is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a full-time, in-office position. Our ideal team member is courteous, professional, collaborative, and resourceful. Occasional after-hours work and some travel are required, and the work involves sitting at a desk for several hours a day. Compensation is $90,000–$120,000 per year. Benefits include a 401(k) and matching, health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, professional development assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

last updated 43 week of 2026