MP&F Strategic Communications is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to support and evolve our client and internal digital platforms. This role will work closely with our existing front-end developer (WordPress-focused), as well as our account, creative, and analytics teams, to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing websites and integrations.
This position will primarily focus on back-end and full-stack development, including Drupal site management, PHP application development, custom integrations, and API-driven solutions—complementing front-end WordPress expertise already on the team.
The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who understands the full web development lifecycle, can translate business needs into technical solutions, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Drupal-based websites, including custom modules, themes, and configurations
- Build and maintain PHP applications and services, emphasizing reusable, scalable, and well-documented code
- Design and implement API-driven integrations with SaaS platforms (CRM, marketing automation, analytics, etc.)
- Collaborate with a front-end WordPress developer to ensure clean handoffs between front-end presentation and back-end logic
- Support and enhance WordPress sites as needed, primarily on the back-end or integration side
- Work with analytics and data teams to support tracking, data pipelines, and reporting integrations
- Ensure performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability best practices are followed
- Participate in architecture decisions, technical planning, and code reviews
- Troubleshoot production issues and recommend long-term solutions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5–10 years of professional web development experience
- Strong proficiency in PHP, with an advanced understanding of object-oriented programming
- Hands-on experience with Drupal, including building custom modules and working with core APIs
- Experience working across the full stack, including JavaScript, CSS, and modern responsive patterns
- Experience integrating systems via RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL (BigQuery or other analytics databases a plus)
- Working knowledge of Git and modern development workflows
- Familiarity with deployment environments, hosting platforms, and basic DevOps concepts
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting or extending WordPress sites (especially back-end customization or integrations)
- Familiarity with Twig, Sass, Gulp, or similar build tools
- Experience with headless or decoupled CMS architectures
- Exposure to cloud platforms or managed hosting environments
- Experience working in an agency or multi-client environment
- Code repository or portfolio available for review
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, paid holidays and family leave
- Hybrid work model with generous work from home options and/or work from our 30th floor downtown Nashville home (paid parking included)
- Unique Work From Anywhere program extends travel opportunities
- Community give-back with our company pro bono program
- Professional development and mentoring programs
- Employee-driven culture, retreats, happy hours and more have made us an 11x Top Workplace winner