Job ID #32039: Full Stack Drupal Developer

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 16px\"><a href=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"></a><br><img width=\"732\" height=\"169\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261414364-4f3956d7-2211-410b-8943-e24f606355ab.png\" alt=\"image\"><br>Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just m<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">inutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job ID #32039: Full Stack Drupal Developer</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Union:</span> Non-Union</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Description ID #: 7889</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close date:</span> Interested applicants please submit your application online at <a href=\"https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hamilton.ca%2Fcity-council%2Fjobs-city&amp;data=05%7C02%7CVictoria.Miklea%40hamilton.ca%7C5f562a5353bb4bc5a14e08de4e22172b%7C60067437f484404f931646348e7340a5%7C0%7C0%7C639034105495205728%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xQ15aQu%2Bi5IQtby7a9rB2s82u6FJKy2LmCrOGyHrE58%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city</span></a></span><br><span style=\"color: rgb(52, 73, 94); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">by 9:00a.m. on July 2, 2026</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Duration: </span>24 months</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Vacancy type: </span>New Position</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(30, 83, 163)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address</span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">.</span> External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SUMMARY:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Reporting to the Digital Experience &amp; Accessibility Advisor, the Full Stack Drupal Developer develops and maintains both the front-end and back-end of Hamilton.ca. As the sole in-house Drupal developer, this role collaborates with web publishers, digital media designers, digital accessibility specialists, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions, and coordinates with external vendors as needed. Responsibilities include building custom Drupal modules and themes, configuring content types, views, and taxonomies, and integrating third-party APIs and services in accordance with Drupal best practices and coding standards.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">On the back end, the developer manages site architecture, database design, and performance optimization, including caching and server-side tuning. They maintain Drupal core and contributed modules, apply security updates, and resolve complex issues to ensure site stability and compliance. The role requires strong proficiency in PHP (Drupal’s core language), MySQL, and Drupal’s hook and plugin systems, along with experience in deployment workflows, version control, hosting environments, and Pantheon platforms, including automated testing and multidev workflows.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">On the front end, the Full Stack Drupal Developer builds responsive and accessible interfaces using HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and JavaScript, applying modern front-end frameworks when appropriate. They optimize performance and usability across browsers and devices, ensure accessibility and SEO standards are met, and support continuous improvement through testing, documentation, and code reviews. Overall, the role blends technical depth with cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality digital experiences.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">GENERAL DUTIES</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Drupal Development &amp; Site Architecture</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop, configure, and maintain Drupal 10/11 websites, including custom modules, themes, content types, and overall site architecture.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Architect and deliver enterprise Drupal solutions, including data models, information architecture, and content workflows.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Collaboration &amp; Delivery</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work independently as the sole in-house Drupal developer while coordinating with external vendors as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Evaluate and provide feedback on vendor deliverables to ensure quality, adherence to standards, and alignment with project requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Document development standards, maintain technical documentation, and provide guidance or mentorship to internal stakeholders or vendors as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with web publishers, designers, accessibility specialists, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">HOURS:</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">35 per week</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Disclaimer:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><img width=\"727\" height=\"118\" src=\"https://image2url.com/images/1764261601332-34724ec4-18c3-4eb3-921f-4a95a6019b03.png\" alt=\"image\"></p>",
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