CMS Implementation Engineer (Drupal & Wagtail) - Contractor

• 3–5+ years of demonstrable hands-on CMS development and technical implementation experience, with a track record of delivering multiple production website builds, custom module/model configurations, and large-scale data migrations.
• Hands-on development and implementation experience with modern enterprise CMS platforms, with direct proficiency in Drupal (PHP, Composer, Twig) and/or Wagtail (Python, Django).
• Deep technical understanding of modular structured content, reusable templates, atomic page components, custom field configurations, and multi-tier editorial publishing workflows.
• Demonstrated experience executing content migration pipelines, database transformation scripts, and digital asset migrations for extensive static repositories (PDFs, media files, datasets).
• Working knowledge of end-to-end web QA, functional and cross-browser testing, accessibility compliance (WCAG), redirect rule engines, and go-live deployment procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate smoothly across multi-disciplinary teams including software engineers, UI/UX designers, content strategists, project managers, and executive client stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing implementation sprints, tickets, pull requests, and bug backlogs using Jira or comparable agile project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on creating clear technical documentation, architectural decision records (ADRs), and handoff guides.
• New Mexico and West Texas residents willing to travel on-site to Socorro, NM, up to 2 times during the project lifecycle.
• Direct experience engineering web solutions for Higher Education, scientific research organizations, geological surveys, or public-sector agencies.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.