Drupal Developer Job at Happiest Minds Technologies Limited

• Build and maintain Drupal websites and custom web applications, including module and theme development.
• Manage site-building, advanced configuration, migrations, and third-party integrations.
• Develop and maintain custom modules and themes to extend Drupal's functionality.
• Translate designs and wireframes into robust, responsive applications, ensuring optimal user experience across devices.
• Drive code reviews, enforce standards, and champion best security and performance practices.
• Profile, analyse, and optimize sites for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Independently troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex Drupal issues.
• Working knowledge of deployment workflows, leveraging tools like Docker, DDEV, Lando, terminal/CLI, and Linux environments.
• Perform software updates and environment maintenance with minimal oversight.
• Document business logic, and technical decisions with clarity.
• Strong with PHP Unit and/or Be hat for test coverage of code.
   

Technical Skills & Knowledge
 

• Deep expertise in Drupal architecture (Drupal 8/9/10/11) and codebase, with advanced custom module/theme development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Less, JavaScript, and Twig templating.
• Hands-on experience with Git (or similar VCS), Composer, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient with Docker, DDEV, Lando, and Linux server administration.
• Experience with caching (Redis, Memcached, Varnish) and performance profiling/optimization.
• Skilled in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile practices.
• Familiarity with web services, REST APIs, and integration with third-party platforms.
• Understanding of security best practices and secure development workflows.
• Troubleshooting & Support
• Proactively debug, document, and resolve issues across Drupal, server, and integration layers.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and mentorship to junior developers and stakeholders.
• Validate updates and releases through thorough testing.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (designers, front-end, QA, PMs) and with client stakeholders.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and documentation independently.
  
  Technical Skills & Knowledge
   
• Strong understanding of Drupal 9/10+ architecture and codebase.
• Proficiency in PHP, Symfony, Composer, Twig, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with source control tools?(Git, SVN).
• Experience with Drupal theming techniques and modern front-end frameworks.
• Ability to optimize Drupal websites for performance and security.
• Knowledge and exposure of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes.