--- title: 'CMS Full Stack Developer (cloud certified) at Insomniac Design' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cms-full-stack-developer-cloud-certified-insomniac-design-washington-e0d2fxeyqsfx' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # CMS Full Stack Developer (cloud certified) at Insomniac Design - **Company:** Insomniac Design - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Employment:** contract - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-04-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/insomniacdesign/672d72f8-8f49-4973-9e74-b6a978d30d3f ## Job description Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau.  We’re an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation. As a Full Stack Developer you will use your exceptional web development skills and experiences to architect and lead the development of responsive Drupal websites and web applications. As a member of our world-class agency, you will work on innovative and inspired work across a variety of clients. General Responsibilities: - Expected to contribute to the success of the department by providing leadership and guidance. - Successfully solves difficult problems, recognized as a leader in more than one area. - Recognized as a subject matter expert in areas specific to their discipline/team. - Able to identify and address previously acknowledged problems, offering innovative solutions and influencing organizational strategy. - Designs and leads implementation of product, process, automation and/or streamlines work using industry best practices or incremental ideas, resulting in systemic improvements and/or increased engagement. - Designs new business processes that have a positive impact on customers and drives organizational growth. - Mentors junior and mid-level team members, actively participates in the hiring process, advocates for business improvements, and contributes to the performance management process, providing valuable insights. Technical Responsibilities: - Analyze customer requirements to architect and build custom websites and applications; - Demonstrate a high level of expertise with technologies such as PHP and recent releases of Drupal; - Build and test custom Drupal modules and hooks based on functional requirements; - Exhibit a strong desire and passion for implementing new technologies to improve project outcomes continuously; - Collaborate directly with the creative director, designers, project managers, user experience leads, and customers on assigned projects; - Develop comprehensive test scripts to ensure the robustness and reliability of developed solutions. Skills & Experience: - 5+ years of experience developing complex recent versions of Drupal enterprise web applications, including custom views, modules, and themes. - 7+ years of experience in Software Development utilizing Object Oriented Design; - 3+ years of experience developing custom Drupal modules; - 2+ years of experience with REST API integrations; - Experience with SDLC and version control systems (e.g., Git); - Experience supporting the team with feedback, performance management, hiring, and mentoring; - Experience leading teams through complex software implementation projects; - Expertise leading projects, including various development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall; - Strong understanding of SQL and Relational databases; - Familiarity with web security best practices and experience in securing Drupal websites; - Exceptional proficiency in coding in PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and consistently developing clean, semantic, and valid markup; - Ability to analyze requirements and follow detailed technical and functional specifications; - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and hit deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Additional Requirements: - Cloud certifications: required (preferably AWS) - Drupal certifications: preferred ## About Insomniac Design ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A global digital agency that strategically designs and delivers technology solutions, helping organizations create lasting impact through human-centered design and digital transformation. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., United States - **Founded**: 1999 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Technology, Information and Internet; Digital Agency - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, Government Agencies, Fortune 500 companies, Non-profits, Media, Finance, Energy, Healthcare, Travel, Retail - **Mission/Purpose**: "Great Work Never Sleeps" – combining visionary thinking, an agile process, and powerful technology to create work that drives real-world change. ## Products & Services Insomniac Design offers a range of digital services, not packaged products. Key offerings include: - **Accelerated AI**: AI-driven solutions to transform business processes. - **Permitting Modernization**: Streamlining government permitting systems. - **Technology Strategy**: Strategic consulting for digital transformation. - **Creative Management**: Branding, design, and creative direction. - **Insights & Data Visualization**: Building data portals, dashboards, and visualization tools (e.g., UN Women gender data portal, Public Health Accreditation Board tool). - **Web Development & CMS**: Full-stack development, including Drupal/CMS solutions for government and enterprise clients. - **Digital Product Design**: User experience (UX) and human-centered design for complex platforms. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of approximately **$10.9M** (2025/2026 estimate) - **Notable Clients/Partners**: Brand USA, UN Women, Public Health Accreditation Board, Caribbean Development Bank, Politico, DC Courts, Environmental Defense Fund, Cvent - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 36 (down 9.5% YoY), but active job postings show +16.7% yearly increase. Global presence across 7 countries (US, UK, Moldova, Romania, Bosnia, Italy, Spain). Recent project wins with major government and non-profit organizations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Human-Centered Design**: Deep focus on design thinking and user experience, particularly for complex government and public-sector projects. - **Global, Multilingual Team**: Team members speak 11 languages, enabling work with diverse international clients. - **Agile & Versatile**: Combines strategic consulting with technical execution, offering end-to-end solutions from strategy to build. - **Proven Track Record with High-Stakes Clients**: Experience with UN agencies, federal courts, and Fortune 500 companies builds trust and credibility. ## Strategic Focus - **Government & Public Sector**: Strong emphasis on digital modernization for government agencies (permitting, courts, health data). - **AI & Data**: Expanding into AI-powered solutions and data-driven insights. - **Client Partnerships**: Long-term collaborative relationships rather than one-off projects. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: "Great Work Never Sleeps" – impact-driven, versatile, client-centric, and human-focused. Team-building and culture are significant priorities. - **Work Model**: Offers remote, hybrid, and on-site options depending on role. Headquarters in Washington, D.C. with offices in London, Bucharest, and Chișinău. - **Global Team**: Diverse colleagues across multiple countries and time zones. - **Meaningful Work**: Projects often have societal impact (e.g., gender data, public health, environmental conservation). - **Engineering & Design Focus**: Strong technical and creative teams; opportunities to work on full-stack development, AI, and complex systems. ## Sources 1. [insomniacdesign.com/careers](https://insomniacdesign.com/careers) 2. [linkedin.com/company/insomniacdesign](https://linkedin.com/company/insomniacdesign) 3. [jobs.lever.co/insomniacdesign](https://jobs.lever.co/insomniacdesign) 4. [insomniacdesign.com/about](https://insomniacdesign.com/about) 5. 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