Drakontas is seeking a highly talented and motivated Drupal Architect to lead its development of next generation situation awareness technologies supporting criminal investigations. The ideal candidate will have several years' experience building and deploying Drupal-based web applications, with expertise in both creating frontend interfaces and backend services. The candidate should have experience leading small team development and be comfortable preparing and giving presentations to customers.

• Lead Drupal development team; ensure all milestones/deliverables meet deadlines.
• Design, develop and implement custom modules in PHP/Drupal, including any supporting frontend and backend technologies.
• Provide all documentation, including code, test, and user documentation.
• Develop release and deployment plans.
• Help prepare and give customer presentations and demonstrations.

• Extensive experience in web application development with minimum 2+ years experience in Drupal application development; in depth knowledge of Drupal module and theme development - you should be prepared to demonstrate sites you have developed.
• Solid foundation: PHP5, HTML/CSS/AJAX/JavaScript/XML, jQuery/ExtJS, and MySQL.
• Extensive experience using and configuring Web servers (Apache).
• Solid background in Linux server development / deployment; extensive development experience using a broad range of languages and platforms - Java / Python / C++.
• Extensive experience using object-oriented design and programming practices; hands-on experience using software engineering tools, such as Eclipse, Git, debugging tools, etc.
• Thorough understanding of XML and related technologies (XSD, XSLT, etc.), HTTP and other web protocols.
• Extensive knowledge of XMPP, or the ability to quickly learn/understand XMPP and related messaging protocols, is a PLUS.
• Strong oral and written skills required; ability to effectively communicate technical visions with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of wireless networking technologies (e.g., 802.11, HSDPA, EVDO, etc.), IP protocols including socket programming, and distributed systems; experience using traffic sniffers and analysis tools, is a PLUS.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent

• Competitive salary / commensurate with experience
• Medical and dental benefits
• Business casual attire
• Helping military, law enforcement, and public safety operations protect our communities

• Glenside, PA (conveniently located near the Glenside SEPTA Regional Rail Station)