Drupal Developer / Applications Support & Development Officer (Digital)
Walsall Council, Walsall
Drupal Developer / Applications Support & Development Officer (Digital)
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Walsall Council, Walsall
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 16 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 109ed8b4b1844b94b74630aed3852b59
Full Job Description
- engage in project sprints, handling tasks of different complexities and implementing features according to project requirements
- troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise
- ensure all code adheres to coding best practice and fits into the software development lifecycle
- drive development of Walsall Council's Drupal Content Management System (CMS) and integration into digital deliverables.
- collaborate closely with stakeholders at all levels to address issues, answer questions and provide advice and guidance
Walsall Council is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Drupal developer to play a key role in revolutionising our website and digital services. Our ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge and familiarity with PHP, HTML5 and CSS. They will be familiar with Drupal configuration and understand Drupal distributions such a Local Gov. We are active within the Local Gov Drupal and Digital forums and value candidates who are engaged within the community. Our ideal candidate will either start with, or be able to gain, skills across the Microsoft platform including Microsoft Forms and Power BI. They will easily be able to learn skills in other CMS software, such as DNN., - proficiency in CMS solutions and Microsoft Power Platform (Power automate, Power BI), SharePoint and Azure DevOps.
- strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- experience in software development, with programming languages like PHP, Twig, SQL, HTML and CSS preferred.
- excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.
At Walsall Council, you'll be at the forefront of digital transformation, working alongside a dynamic team dedicated to improving the lives of our community members. Embrace innovation, drive change, and make a real impact with us. Walsall Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. You will be expected to meet the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty.
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits . Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Living in Walsall Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.