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Web Application Developer

Business Management Associates Inc

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Apache, Apache Web Server, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bash Scripting, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Database Administration, Disaster Recovery, Drupal, Government, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), High Availability, Incident Response, Internet Application, Internet Technology, JavaScript, Ksh (Korn Shell) Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, MySQL, Open Source, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Oracle, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Perl Programming Language, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Red Hat Linux Operating System, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Patches, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Tomcat, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Web Hosting, Web Infrastructure, Web Programming, Web Server
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago

IT Web Application Developer (Drupal) - Linux & Open-Source Platforms

Job Summary

The IT Web Application Developer (Drupal) is responsible for supporting, developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise and mission-critical web applications hosted on Linux and open-source platforms. This role provides technical expertise in Drupal-based applications, Apache/Tomcat stacks, scripting, automation, security hardening, and performance optimization in regulated and large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support, deploy, and maintain Drupal-based web applications in enterprise and regulated environments.
  • Perform Drupal installations, upgrades, patching, and module maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot application issues across web, application, and infrastructure layers.
  • Collaborate with development teams to support PHP-based applications and RESTful integrations.

Linux & Web Infrastructure Administration

  • Administer Linux-hosted web platforms supporting Apache and Tomcat application stacks.
  • Configure, maintain, and optimize web server environments for availability and performance.
  • Support application backend integrations with relational databases.
  • Assist with server lifecycle management, including upgrades and consolidation efforts.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Implement SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and security hardening measures.
  • Apply operating system and application security patches.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
  • Support audits and compliance validation activities.

Automation, Monitoring & Performance

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using shell scripting and open-source tools.
  • Implement monitoring and alerting using enterprise monitoring platforms.
  • Tune systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Support high availability and disaster recovery planning and execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with developers, database administrators, infrastructure, and security teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and operational support for application teams.
  • Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis activities.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Drupal Web Application Development (Drupal 7/8/9)
  • Linux Web Hosting & Administration
  • Apache HTTP Server & Tomcat
  • PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Web Application Security & Hardening
  • Performance Tuning & Optimization
  • Shell Scripting & Automation
  • CI/CD Support
  • High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Technical Environment

  • Web Technologies: Drupal, PHP, REST APIs
  • Servers: Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat
  • Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, UNIX variants
  • Databases: MySQL, Oracle
  • Automation & Scripting: Bash, Korn Shell, Perl, Python
  • Monitoring Tools: Enterprise monitoring platforms

Education

Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline

Experience Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of experience supporting enterprise web applications
  • Extensive experience with Drupal-based platforms and Linux environments
  • Experience supporting mission-critical systems in regulated or government environments
  • Proven experience with security, performance optimization, and automation

About the Company

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Business Management Associates Inc

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