Role Overview:
The successful candidate will be working as a Drupal Engineer to design build and maintain highquality Drupalbased websites and digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Drupal sitebuilding backend module development frontend theming and modern DevOps practices. This role requires a strong technical foundation attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with BAs designers and crossfunctional stakeholders.
Role Responsibilities:
Drupal Development & Site Building
Develop configure and maintain Drupal 8/9/10 websites.
Build and customise content types views blocks taxonomies and menus.
Create and maintain custom modules using Drupal APIs (hooks plugins services).
Implement responsive themes using Twig templates and front-end frameworks.
Front-End Engineering
Develop clean responsive and accessible UI components using HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript.
Implement design systems or theme frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap Tailwind).
Optimise user experience across web and mobile.
At least one modern framework:
Skills include:
o Componentbased development
o State management (Redux Vuex Zustand etc.)
o Routing forms data-fetching patterns
UI/UX Understanding
o Familiarity with UI/UX principles
o Ability to interpret Figma Sketch XD designs
o Attention to spacing typography color and interaction patter
Back-End Engineering
Write clean maintainable PHP code following OOP principles.
Work with Drupals configuration management routing and entity APIs.
Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems as required.
Database & Systems Integration
Configure and optimise MySQL/MariaDB queries and schemas for Drupal.
Utilise Drupals database abstraction layer effectively.
Manage data migration import/export and content automation workflows.
DevOps & Deployment
Manage code versioning using Git.
Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g. Docker).
Deploy and optimise Drupal sites on cloud platforms (Acquia Pantheon AWS).
Implement caching layers (Varnish Redis) and performance tuning.
Security & Compliance
Apply Drupal security best practices and monitor patching requirements.
Ensure adherence to secure coding guidelines and governance frameworks.
Manage user roles permissions and content workflows.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Conduct unit integration and functional testing
Debug and resolve defects across environments using tools like Xdebug or Drupal Devel.
Collaboration & Documentation
Work closely with Business Analysts UX/UI teams and stakeholders.
Interpret business requirements into technical specifications.
Document technical designs workflows and deployment guides.
Technical Skills
Strong handson experience with Drupal 8/9/10 (site-building backend development).
Proficiency in PHP including OOP and Composer.
Strong knowledge of HTML CSS JavaScript and Twig templates.
Experience developing custom Drupal modules.
Good understanding of database design SQL and Drupals entity schema.
Experience with Git CI/CD Docker and modern DevOps workflows.
Familiarity with Acquia Pantheon or other enterprise hosting platforms.
Understanding of security hardening performance tuning and caching.
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical topics clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively within Agile/Scrum teams.
Strong problemsolving analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Desirable Experience / Competences
Drupal Acquia Certifications (Developer Frontend Backend) are highly desirable.
Handson experience with multisite multilingual or enterprisegrade Drupal platforms including CMS migration projects.
Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS and experience with API integrations.
Strong understanding of content governance editorial workflows and structured content practices.
General Skills
Proven experience in software development problem solving documentation and working to tight deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks whilst managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
Ability to self-start identify tasks required independently to fulfil project deliverables and work as a team member.
Understanding the full project lifecycle from requirements capture through to implementation and delivery.
A proven track record of developing high quality software to business specification whilst understanding processes and requirements.
Strong understanding of Agile/Waterfall development methodologies.
Experience of using Agile for example Scrum Safe Kanban methodologies.
Ability to produce design documentation in a clear accurate and concise manner.
Ability to use own initiative with strong personal organisation skills.
Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required.
Personable and engaging.
Communicates effectively and efficiently to internal and external stakeholders.
Build relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possible.
Demonstrates strong customer focus.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others.
Constructively handles disagreements to reach a resolution.
Ability to work with diverse groups/ personalities.
Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas approaches or insights.
Excellent attention to detail highly organised with a proactive approach.
Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills.
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