Drupal Engineer

Role: Drupal Engineer

Location: Sydney

Experience: 6-8 years

Duration: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Drupal Engineer with 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade web applications using Drupal. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Drupal architecture, custom module development, API integrations, performance optimization, and modern web development technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Drupal-based web applications and portals.
• Develop custom Drupal modules, themes, and plugins based on business requirements.
• Customize and extend Drupal core functionality while adhering to Drupal coding standards.
• Integrate Drupal with third-party applications, REST/SOAP APIs, authentication systems, and external services.
• Perform Drupal version upgrades, migrations, and security patch implementations.
• Optimize website performance, scalability, accessibility, and SEO compliance.
• Collaborate with business analysts, UI/UX designers, QA teams, and project managers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical solution design.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation and deployment guides.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in web application development with at least 4+ years of hands-on Drupal experience.
• Strong expertise in Drupal 8/9/10 development and architecture.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience in custom module development and theme customization.
• Knowledge of Drupal APIs, Views, Blocks, Content Types, Taxonomy, and Configuration Management.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and third-party integrations.
• Familiarity with Composer, Drush, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of MySQL/PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
• Experience with Drupal migration tools and content migration projects.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Headless Drupal and decoupled architectures.
• Knowledge of React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Drupal Certification is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership and accountability for delivery commitments.