Web Developer

About Arillic

Arillic is a growing 8(a) small business delivering strategic communications, marketing, and digital solutions to federal agencies. We specialize in mission-driven work that supports national priorities, including public health, defense, and recruitment campaigns for critical government agencies.

Why Join Arillic

• Contribute to mission-driven work in federal communications that help people access reliable information and drug-prevention resources.
• Work with colleagues across content, design, web development, and communications.
• Join a growing small business where your work and ideas can directly improve program delivery.
• Receive competitive compensation and access to benefits for eligible full-time employees, subject to plan terms.

Job Location

Northern Virginia – Primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters; telework subject to government approval.

Position Type

Full Time | Contingent on contract award

Compensation

Starting salary will depend on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees under applicable plan terms. Benefit details will be provided during recruiting

***** Please provide a resume. Relevant work samples are requested as described below.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Web Developer to maintain and improve DEA public-facing websites supporting public information and drug prevention. You will combine hands-on Drupal development with reliable website operations and collaborate with government staff, content specialists, and hosting teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Drupal custom modules, themes, content types, views, templates, and integrations; support Drupal 9 or later environments.
• Maintain Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP environments and coordinate backups, updates, troubleshooting, and performance improvements with hosting staff.
• Use Git, testing, and an isolated staging/review environment to deploy approved changes and support rollback.
• Build responsive, accessible pages; test across browsers and devices and support Section 508 requirements.
• Support analytics, quarterly website compliance reporting, technical documentation, and accurate task-level time records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least three years of database experience encompassing Drupal development, coding, database development, and maintenance; at least two years of web development and two years of full-stack development/programming. Experience may overlap.
• Strong HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Git, Drush, Apache configuration, MySQL administration, and LAMP planning/management skills.
• Experience with Drupal multisite, custom modules, theming, Drupal APIs, accessible responsive development, requirements gathering, and performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating third-party applications and explaining technical issues to nontechnical stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Websites remain reliable, responsive, and accessible.
• Approved changes are tested, documented, and released with a clear rollback plan.
• Technical issues are resolved promptly and stakeholders understand status and priorities.

Work Environment

This position works primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters in Northern Virginia. Telework may be available under a government-approved plan. DEA will provide the equipment and software needed for contract performance. The final duty station will be confirmed during recruiting.

Physical Demands

Work primarily involves computer-based tasks, reviewing digital materials, and participating in meetings. Essential job functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Expected Hours of Work

Full-time work, generally Monday through Friday during the government-approved work schedule. Specific daily hours will be discussed during recruiting.

Travel

Travel may be required if authorized for contract performance. Any specific travel expectations will be discussed during recruiting.

Employment Conditions

Anticipated start: December 1, 2026, subject to award, funding, government approval, and screening.

U.S. citizenship is required by this federal contract. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Work may begin only after DEA authorizes access following the required Moderate-risk public-trust review or an approved waiver.

How to Apply

Apply through this page with a résumé and authorized Drupal custom-module samples or repository links explaining your contribution. Sanitized samples are acceptable; do not submit confidential code.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Arillic is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
Arillic provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Please state your intent, if offered a position will you accept?
• We are supporting multiple bids. Yes/No, are you ok with your resume being used for bids?
• We are bidding on this work, are you ok with us using your resume?
• How would you troubleshoot a slow Drupal website and verify that your changes preserve accessibility and browser compatibility?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 2 years (Preferred)
• database/Drupal: 3 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, VA 22152