Drupal Developer

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Drupal Back-End Expertise

  : Possess a strong understanding of

  Drupal core architecture, modules

  , and

  custom back-end development

  .

• Site Building & Configuration:

  Build and configure Drupal websites using core and contributed modules, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.

• Module Development

  : Develop reusable custom

  Drupal modules

  to extend website functionality and integrate with third-party services.

• API Development & Integration

  : Design and integrate Drupal websites with external systems using

  RESTful, JSON, XML

  APIs.

• Database Interaction

  : Work with

  Drupal's database layer

  to create and manage complex content structures, leveraging

  Entity API

  and

  Views

  .

• Performance Optimization

  : Optimize

  back-end performance

  for speed and scalability, utilizing caching mechanisms and code optimization techniques.

• Security Maintenance

  : Implement and maintain

  Drupal security best practices

  , ensuring website security and data integrity.

• Version Control & Deployment

  : Utilize

  Git

  for version control and implement efficient deployment strategies for Drupal websites.

• Troubleshooting & Debugging

  : Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve Drupal-related issues, including

  module conflicts

  , database performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.

Key Candidate Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Proven Drupal Back-End Experience

  : 3+ years of professional experience in developing and maintaining Drupal websites, focusing on the back-end aspect.

• PHP & OOP

  : Strong experience with

  PHP

  and object-oriented programming concepts, with specific experience in

  Drupal's API system

  .

• Custom Module Development

  : Proven ability to create custom

  Drupal modules

  to extend functionality, integrate APIs, and solve unique client needs.

• Database Proficiency

  : Experience with relational databases like

  MySQL

  or

  PostgreSQL

  , with the ability to write efficient

  SQL

  queries.

• API Development

  : Strong understanding of

  RESTful API

  principles and the ability to design, build, and integrate APIs.

• Version Control

  : Proficiency in using

  Git

  for version control and experience with

  Drupal deployment workflows

  .

Bonus Points

• Drupal Certifications

  : Acquia Certified Back-End Developer or equivalent.

• Drupal 9 and Above

  : Experience with the latest versions of Drupal, particularly

  Drupal 9

  and above.

• Knowledge of Specific Modules

  : Expertise in popular modules such as

  Commerce

  ,

  Search API

  , and

  Entity Reference

  .

• DevOps Practices

  : Familiarity with

  containerization technologies

  like

  Docker

  ,

  orchestration tools

  like

  Kubernetes

  , and CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Abilities

  : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex Drupal-related back-end issues.

• Communication Skills

  : Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, especially when collaborating with front-end developers and cross-functional teams.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the quality and accuracy of Drupal development work.

• Continuous Learning

  : Passion for staying up-to-date with Drupal core updates, new module releases, and best practices in back-end development.