Web Developer

One of our Clients is seeking to engage Senior Drupal Web Developer. This is a long-term contractual role. Please check below all the job details: Location of work: Canberra and Melbourne (any location) Length of contract: 06 months + 06 months extension Australian citizenship is mandatory. Hybrid working arrangements are possible. Job Description: The client is seeking to engage an experienced Senior Drupal Web Developer on a contract basis. Reporting to the Director Content and Design, the Senior Web Developer role combines proven technical ability in the development and maintenance of Drupal websites and a strong understanding of Australian government operating environments, including a best practice approach to security, performance and accessibility. Working within a small web team, the Senior Web Developer contributes to increased capability across their work area and demonstrates strong communication skills, working effectively with key stakeholders to translate their problems into tangible results. Role context: The role sits within the Strategic Communications and Engagement Group, which is responsible for providing strategic direction and professional advice on a range of communication activities, including media liaison, communication strategies and campaigns, social media, advertising, internal communication, stakeholder engagement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement, event management, publications, graphic design and digital production. Key duties and responsibilities: Provide technical expertise and development capability to support a small web team managing a complex, newly transitioned website project.Ensure the continuity and improvement of existing internal and external facing online platforms as well as being deeply involved in the development and release of new features and applications.Utilise a strong technical background in all facets of web development to assist with development of software, websites and web applications.Develop visuals and interfaces as well as backend actions on websites or web applications.Contribute to ad-hoc web issue tracking, response and rectification within a small internal web team.Liaise directly with key internal stakeholders to address issues and provide high-quality solutions within the limitations of the existing platforms.Support the development of procurement documentation for vendors including documenting technical requirements for the PC website.Support the preparation and publishing of website content in accordance with accepted Australian Government website standards and practices. Technical skills: Experience in Drupal website development and maintenance of Drupal websites.Proven ability to develop and maintain Drupal websites, including custom module development and maintenance.Experience improving and managing a website’s performance, security and analytics reporting.Ability to uplift managed platforms to meet accessibility, usability and user-centered design requirements.Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex incidents across performance, caching, background processing, and integrations, and provide technical advice to restore services quickly.Demonstrated experience leading website handoff processes, and managing code review, source control, testing and quality assurance processes.Ability to collaborate with technical specialists and service providers to ensure network and server architecture and configurations meet business requirements and appropriate technical standards. Desirable Criteria: Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal teams, business areas and external providers. The Next step is easy: If you are interested, you may send an email to parul.chawla@italliance.com.au for more information. We offer the following benefits to our contractors: No payroll processing feeInsurance CoverageSalary Packaging OptionsFlexible Salary OptionsPrompt Salary Disbursement (after one day of approved timesheet submission)Learning and Development Support.