Drupal Architect Job at Cognizant

Plano, Texas, United States

- Hybrid

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Organization : Cognizant

Location :

Plano, Texas, United States

Experience : 10 Years

Job type : Full-time

Hybrid

Posted on : September 14, 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Define and govern end-to-end Drupal architecture for enterprise and multi-site platform implementations.
Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions, implementation roadmaps, and platform strategies.
Drive architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical governance activities to ensure solution quality, security, scalability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery, platform modernization efforts, release planning, and issue resolution.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered
10+ years of overall IT experience, including 5+ years of experience leading Drupal architecture and enterprise platform implementations.
Strong expertise with Drupal 9, 10, and 11 architecture, development, custom modules, and integrations.
Hands-on experience with Acquia Site Factory (ACSF) and enterprise-scale Drupal ecosystems.
Deep understanding of multisite architecture, deployment strategies, platform governance, and cloud-hosted Drupal environments.
Experience leading technical teams as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Technical Lead while engaging directly with client stakeholders.
Knowledge of CI/CD practices, release management, and modern software delivery methodologies.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, technical consulting, and problem-solving skills.

These will help you stand out
Experience with Acquia Cloud and Acquia Site Studio.
Experience implementing large-scale website factory solutions and multisite digital platforms.
Knowledge of headless Drupal architectures and modern front-end technologies such as React or Next.js.
Drupal and/or Acquia certifications.
Experience working in Agile and Scrum delivery environments.
Proven success driving platform modernization, API-driven integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.

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