CMS Implementation Engineer (Drupal & Wagtail) - Contractor
Core
Lead end-to-end technical implementation of a high-performance CMS website (Drupal/Wagtail) for a geological and energy research organization, transforming digital strategy and content models into a live platform.
Role type
Senior IC CMS Implementation Engineer
Builds
Production CMS website with structured content, migration pipelines, and system integrations
Domain
Higher Education / Scientific Research / Public Sector
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Drupal (PHP, Twig, Composer), Wagtail (Python, Django), content migration, structured content modeling, web QA, accessibility compliance (WCAG), API integration, Jira
Preferred skills
Higher Education domain experience, on-site travel to Socorro, NM
Technologies
Drupal, Wagtail, Django, Twig, Jira, Ellucian Banner
Responsibilities
Configure CMS core structures, modules, and publishing workflows; build reusable templates and page models; execute automated content and digital asset migration; implement URL routing, redirects, and navigation; lead technical testing and defect resolution; integrate third-party institutional systems and APIs; document implementation deliverables and technical debt.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC