Senior Drupal Developer Job at Avid Systems LLC

• Develop, configure, enhance, and maintain Drupal websites.
• Build custom Drupal modules, themes, components, and integrations using Drupal development best practices.
• Configure and maintain content types, views, taxonomies, blocks, menus, permissions, and editorial workflows.
• Perform Drupal core, module, security, and platform updates.
• Troubleshoot application issues, performance bottlenecks, configuration problems, and compatibility errors.
• Optimize websites for performance, search engine visibility, mobile responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, security standards, and responsive-design requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrations with third-party systems and APIs, including REST, JSON, GraphQL, SSO, CRM, payment, and content-management services.
• Deploy and manage Drupal applications within cloud-hosting environments such as Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, or Microsoft Azure.
• Develop and maintain automated testing and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines.
• Use Git, Composer, Drush, and modern development workflows to manage code and configurations.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement modern and intuitive interfaces.
• Collaborate with content editors to improve publishing workflows, permissions, and the overall editorial experience.
• Participate in Agile activities, including sprint planning, standups, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
• Maintain documentation covering configurations, custom code, deployment procedures, and technical decisions.
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance to project stakeholders and agency leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Approximately 10 years of overall information technology or web-development experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Drupal development experience, including Drupal 9, 10, or 11.
• At least 6 years of experience troubleshooting production software applications.
• Strong proficiency with:
• PHP
• Twig
• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• Responsive web design
• Experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and modern development workflows.
• Experience using cloud-hosting platforms such as Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of MySQL or MariaDB, including database troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience with Docker or other containerized development environments.
• Understanding of web accessibility requirements, including WCAG standards.
• Knowledge of application security best practices and web-performance optimization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate business and user requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Acquia Certified Drupal Developer or Acquia Certified Site Builder.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal architectures.
• Familiarity with React, Vue, or another modern JavaScript framework.
• Experience supporting public-sector or government websites.
• Experience implementing automated testing and CI/CD deployment pipelines.