- Architect and implement complex Drupal solutions using custom modules, themes, and integrations.
- Lead technical design sessions and document architectural decisions.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and performance optimization.
- Manage version upgrades, patching, and module evaluations.
- Integrate Drupal with external systems (REST APIs, GraphQL, SSO, DAM, CRM, etc.).
Scrum Management & Reporting
- Act as Scrum Master or technical lead in Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals.
- Facilitate sprint execution, monitor team velocity, and manage sprint burndown charts.
- Use tools like Jira, and Confluence to manage tasks, track progress, and generate reports.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on sprint status, blockers, and release readiness.
- Ensure alignment between technical delivery and business priorities.
Team Collaboration & Mentorship
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Facilitate technical workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and UX teams to ensure seamless delivery.
Platform Management
- Monitor and optimize site performance, scalability, and uptime.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.
- Manage hosting environments (Acquia, AWS, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG), GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of web development experience, with 3+ years in Drupal (Drupal 10/11).
- Strong proficiency in PHP, Symfony, Twig, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Site Studio and MySQL.
- Experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and modern CI/CD tools.
- Proven experience managing Agile/Scrum teams and delivering projects in iterative cycles.
- Familiarity with Agile metrics and reporting tools (velocity, burndown, cumulative flow).
- Experience with containerization (Docker), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and DevOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Acquia Certified Drupal Developer or similar certification.
- Experience with decoupled Drupal and front-end frameworks (React, Vue).
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Behat, Cypress).
- Experience with performance monitoring tools (New Relic, Lighthouse).
- Familiarity with enterprise content governance and workflow management.
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment.