Business Management Associates, Inc
Web Application Developer
Business Management Associates, Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
IT Web Application Developer (Drupal) – Linux & Open-Source Platforms
Job Summary
The IT Web Application Developer (Drupal) is responsible for supporting, developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise and mission-critical web applications hosted on Linux and open-source platforms. This role provides technical expertise in Drupal-based applications, Apache/Tomcat stacks, scripting, automation, security hardening, and performance optimization in regulated and large-scale environments.
Key Responsibilities – Web Application Development & Support
Support, deploy, and maintain Drupal-based web applications in enterprise and regulated environments.
Perform Drupal installations, upgrades, patching, and module maintenance.
Troubleshoot application issues across web, application, and infrastructure layers.
Collaborate with development teams to support PHP-based applications and RESTful integrations.
Linux & Web Infrastructure Administration
Administer Linux-hosted web platforms supporting Apache and Tomcat application stacks.
Configure, maintain, and optimize web server environments for availability and performance.
Support application backend integrations with relational databases.
Assist with server lifecycle management, including upgrades and consolidation efforts.
Security, Compliance & Risk Management
Implement SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and security hardening measures.
Apply operating system and application security patches.
Ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
Support audits and compliance validation activities.
Automation, Monitoring & Performance
Develop and maintain automation scripts using shell scripting and open-source tools.
Implement monitoring and alerting using enterprise monitoring platforms.
Tune systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Support high availability and disaster recovery planning and execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with developers, database administrators, infrastructure, and security teams.
Provide technical guidance and operational support for application teams.
Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis activities.
Required Skills & Competencies
Drupal Web Application Development (Drupal 7/8/9)
Linux Web Hosting & Administration
Apache HTTP Server & Tomcat
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Web Application Security & Hardening
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Shell Scripting & Automation
CI/CD Support
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Technical Environment
Web Technologies: Drupal, PHP, REST APIs
Servers: Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat
Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, UNIX variants
Databases: MySQL, Oracle
Automation & Scripting: Bash, Korn Shell, Perl, Python
Monitoring Tools: Enterprise monitoring platforms
Education Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
Experience Requirements
10–15+ years of experience supporting enterprise web applications
Extensive experience with Drupal-based platforms and Linux environments
Experience supporting mission-critical systems in regulated or government environments
Proven experience with security, performance optimization, and automation
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Key Responsibilities – Web Application Development & Support
Support, deploy, and maintain Drupal-based web applications in enterprise and regulated environments.
Perform Drupal installations, upgrades, patching, and module maintenance.
Troubleshoot application issues across web, application, and infrastructure layers.
Collaborate with development teams to support PHP-based applications and RESTful integrations.
Linux & Web Infrastructure Administration
Administer Linux-hosted web platforms supporting Apache and Tomcat application stacks.
Configure, maintain, and optimize web server environments for availability and performance.
Support application backend integrations with relational databases.
Assist with server lifecycle management, including upgrades and consolidation efforts.
Security, Compliance & Risk Management
Implement SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and security hardening measures.
Apply operating system and application security patches.
Ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
Support audits and compliance validation activities.
Automation, Monitoring & Performance
Develop and maintain automation scripts using shell scripting and open-source tools.
Implement monitoring and alerting using enterprise monitoring platforms.
Tune systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Support high availability and disaster recovery planning and execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with developers, database administrators, infrastructure, and security teams.
Provide technical guidance and operational support for application teams.
Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis activities.
Required Skills & Competencies
Drupal Web Application Development (Drupal 7/8/9)
Linux Web Hosting & Administration
Apache HTTP Server & Tomcat
PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Web Application Security & Hardening
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Shell Scripting & Automation
CI/CD Support
High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Technical Environment
Web Technologies: Drupal, PHP, REST APIs
Servers: Apache HTTP Server, Tomcat
Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, UNIX variants
Databases: MySQL, Oracle
Automation & Scripting: Bash, Korn Shell, Perl, Python
Monitoring Tools: Enterprise monitoring platforms
Education Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
Experience Requirements
10–15+ years of experience supporting enterprise web applications
Extensive experience with Drupal-based platforms and Linux environments
Experience supporting mission-critical systems in regulated or government environments
Proven experience with security, performance optimization, and automation
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