Web (Drupal) Developer

Role Type: Part-Time Contract (up to 20 hours / week)

Location: Remote

Pay Range: $36.06-$40.87 / hour

SAADA is an organization on the rise, and we are seeking a Web (Drupal) Developer to help develop and maintain SAADA’s digital presence through our website. Your work will further solidify SAADA as a national leader in community-driven storytelling and ensure that South Asian American stories are preserved and shared. If you are an ambitious, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual, we invite you to come build with us!

Who We Are

Over the past sixteen years, SAADA has grown from a modest digital repository to a powerhouse of South Asian American stories. Our archive, storytelling projects, artistic partnerships, walking tours, lesson plans, films, and books help ensure that South Asian Americans are recognized as an essential part of the American story. For more information about SAADA, visit our website; find us on Instagram; check out “Memories We Carry,” an exhibit created by one of our Archival Creators Fellows; or, listen to the soundtrack to our Revolution Remix walking tour of Philadelphia.

About the Role

As our Web (Drupal) Developer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining SAADA’s digital presence through our Drupal website. SAADA’s website is currently built in Drupal 7 and runs on the Pantheon hosting platform. The Web (Drupal) Developer will be responsible for the following:

• Migrating the SAADA website from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11.
• Ensuring website security by regularly updating software, plugins, and themes, as well as implementing security protocols and monitoring for vulnerabilities.
• Assessing website performance and identifying areas for improvement, implementing solutions to optimize speed, reliability, and user experience.
• Troubleshooting technical issues related to website functionality, server configuration, and user access, working closely with external vendors as needed.
• Working collaboratively with SAADA staff to support website-related projects and initiatives.
• Performing regular backups of website data and implementing disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Monitoring website analytics and generating reports to track key metrics such as traffic and engagement, providing insight and recommendations for improvement.
• Staying informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to web development and business processes.

Your Background & Skill Set

• Minimum of 2 years working experience as a web developer/administrator or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of web technologies, protocols, and standards.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development languages and frameworks.
• Experience with Drupal Platform and web hosting environments, as well as familiarity with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Knowledge of website security best practices, including SSL/TLS8 encryption, firewalls, and malware detection/prevention.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and experience in interpreting and analyzing website performance data.

Pay

This position is fully remote with flexible hours but requires regular availability for meetings during SAADA’s workday (Monday - Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm ET). The pay range for this position is $36.06-$40.87 / hour. This is a contract position.

Join Us!

SAADA is an equal opportunity employer. We are building a team that is dedicated to our work and to each other and we’d love for you to join us. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until this position is filled.

To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Web (Drupal) Developer” to jobs@saada.org and include your résumé and portfolio with links to past projects as attachments. Please also include how you found out about this position.

Please note: As a U.S. non-profit, SAADA requires that applicants have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role.

SAADA does not take phone calls regarding hiring. Please keep all communications as emails sent to jobs@saada.org.