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Drupal Front End Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$86.80 - $198/hr

As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast ... Experience using back-end and front-end languages to develop complete solutions * Experience ...

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How much do drupal front end developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for drupal front end developer in Virginia is $94,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,800.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the role of a front end Drupal developer?

A front end Drupal developer is a web developer focused on maintaining a website using the Drupal content management system (CMS). The primary responsibilities of a front end developer are to create and maintain the design of a website, implementing Drupal modules to positively influence the user experience, and writing additional web code to manage the website’s functionality and appearance. Your duties may also include performing Drupal updates to the site, verifying the website’s compatibility with different web browsers, building or maintaining Drupal themes, and providing content for the page.

What is a Drupal front end developer?

A Drupal Front End Developer is responsible for building and styling the user-facing aspects of a Drupal website. They work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Twig to create responsive, accessible, and visually appealing interfaces. They collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and content teams to ensure seamless user experiences. Additionally, they optimize performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement Drupal themes and custom front-end components.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Drupal front end developer?

To thrive as a Drupal Front End Developer, you need strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with Drupal’s theming system, often supported by a degree in computer science or web development. Experience with tools like Twig templating, Drupal modules, version control systems (such as Git), and front-end build tools is commonly expected, and Drupal certification can be advantageous. Creativity, attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving make candidates stand out in collaborative development environments. These skills are essential to deliver responsive, accessible, and user-friendly Drupal websites while working efficiently within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges Drupal front end developers face, and how do they overcome them?

Drupal Front End Developers often work with complex content structures and must ensure websites are both visually appealing and fully functional across devices and browsers. One key challenge is customizing themes to meet specific client requirements while maintaining Drupal’s best practices and site performance. Overcoming these challenges typically involves close collaboration with back-end developers, ongoing learning about Drupal updates, and utilizing debugging tools to troubleshoot issues. By staying proactive and communicative, developers are able to deliver high-quality sites and adapt quickly to evolving client needs.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Drupal Front End Developer jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Drupal Front End Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Drupal Front End Developer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 65% In-person, 17% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,680 per year, or $45.5 per hour.

Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME)

RIVA Solutions Inc.

Reston, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Position: Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) 
Location: Hybrid or Remote 
Terms: Full Time 
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Preferred; Ability to Obtain Public Trust 
Travel: 0–10% 
 
RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. 
That’s RIVA. 
We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. 
  
RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability (R.I.V.A.). They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while supporting missions that matter. 
 
Position Overview 
RIVA Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support enterprise web modernization and digital services initiatives for Federal healthcare and public-facing platforms. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level guidance across Drupal/WCMS architecture, cloud operations, enterprise search, chatbot and AI capabilities, DevSecOps, accessibility, and performance optimization. This role works collaboratively with Government stakeholders, technical teams, developers, UX/content staff, and program leadership to deliver secure, accessible, and scalable digital solutions. 
 
Core Responsibilities 
  • Advise on architecture, modernization strategy, platform selection, integration patterns, and technical tradeoffs for Federal client public-facing websites, microsites, search, AI/ML, and web applications. 
  • Review technical designs, Drupal module approaches, APIs, data feeds, automation patterns, and cloud-hosted components for scalability, maintainability, security, and alignment with Federal and Federal web requirements. 
  • Provide specialized guidance for Drupal/WCMS configuration, custom module development, search implementation, AI/NLP chatbot capabilities, data visualization support, and content migration activities. 
  • Support technical issue resolution for high-priority incidents, production performance concerns, complex defects, infrastructure dependencies, and cross-contractor coordination issues. 
  • Advise on CI/CD, code quality, version control, automated testing, DevSecOps practices, and release-readiness reviews. 
  • Participate in requirements discussions, technical backlog refinement, sprint reviews, demonstrations, and solution planning sessions. 
  • Recommend emerging tools, standards, and implementation approaches that improve user experience, reliability, accessibility, searchability, and operational efficiency. 
  • Support ATO, security, and compliance efforts by providing technical context, artifact review, and remediation recommendations for web and cloud systems. 
  • Mentor technical staff and communicate complex technical options and risks to Government and program leadership. 
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Demonstrated experience providing technical advisory or architecture support for large public-facing websites or enterprise web platforms. 
  • Strong understanding of Drupal or comparable WCMS platforms, custom web development, front-end standards, APIs, and integration approaches. 
  • Experience with cloud-hosted web environments, preferably AWS, including monitoring, scalability, performance, security, and availability considerations. 
  • Working knowledge of Section 508, WCAG, USWDS, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, W3C standards, and Federal digital service expectations. 
  • Ability to communicate technical risks, design options, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Experience supporting Agile delivery teams and working with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, or similar collaboration platforms. 
Preferred Qualifications 
  • Experience with enterprise search platforms such as Apache Solr, Nutch, Google Search Appliance, or equivalent technologies. 
  • Experience with NLP, chatbot, AI/ML, recommendation engines, or advanced analytics capabilities. 
  • Experience supporting Federal ATO, FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, or cloud security compliance activities. 
  • Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, automated code quality tools, and DevSecOps practices. 
  • Prior experience supporting Federal, Federal client, public health, healthcare quality, or scientific dissemination programs. 
Salary 
$130K 
 
RIVA Benefits 
  • Paid Time Off / Sick Leave 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match 
  • HSA/FSA Spending Accounts 
  • Long- and Short-Term Disability 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Wellness Program Initiatives 
  • RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable) 
  • Additional Workplace Benefits 
Equal Opportunity Statement 
RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, 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 accommodations@rivasolutionsinc.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.