Drupal Developer

Drupal Developer : 100% Remote role

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Drupal Developer to provide ongoing software engineering support, maintenance, and customization for our Drupal-based platform. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Drupal 8, 9,10, and 11 with a deep understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. You will be responsible for managing the codebase, debugging issues, enhancing features, and ensuring the platforms high availability and security.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep Expertise in Drupal (8, 9, 10, 11):

• Strong hands-on experience with Drupal development, theming, module customization, and site-building.

• Proficient in Drupal OOP principles, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

• Expertise in Drupal hooks, services, entities, and working with complex Drupal architectures.

• Experience with GitHub and Version Control:

• Strong proficiency with Git, GitHub, and pull request workflows to manage codebases effectively.
• Automated Testing & Continuous Integration (CI):
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit) and CI/CD tools to streamline the development process.

• Production Support & Troubleshooting:

• Ability to work under pressure and resolve production issues, including troubleshooting with customers and cross-functional teams.

• Experience in handling high-urgency, priority issues in live production environments.

• Security and Performance Best Practices:

• Proficiency in performing security patches, updates, and debugging performance-related issues.

• Deep understanding of security best practices related to web application frameworks, particularly for Drupal.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Knowledge of Apigee or experience with API management platforms (nice to have, but not required).

- Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker), cloud infrastructure, and deployment tools.

• Prior experience with Drupal module development and customization of complex Drupal workflows.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in high-pressure environments.

Additional Skills:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate in a distributed team environment.

• Strong desire to improve the platform and continuously learn and adapt to new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Codebase Maintenance and Feature Development:

* Manage and maintain the GitHub issue queue, working closely with the team to address feature requests and bug fixes.

* Implement new features and enhancements while maintaining a clean and modular codebase.

* Ensure the consistency and quality of the code by approving and reviewing pull requests from the team.

* Automated Testing and Quality Assurance:

* Add, maintain, and improve automated tests to ensure the platforms stability and functionality.

* Continuously improve the development process with the introduction of automated tests and best practices.

* Support and Troubleshooting:

* Provide Level 2 (L2) engineering support for all Drupal-related issues across products.

* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

* Work with support teams to identify, debug, and fix customer issues for both cloud and on-premises deployments.

* Release Management and Documentation:

* Release new versions of Drupal modules, ensuring they are tested and deployed smoothly.

* Maintain and update documentation for both internal and external users, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

* On-Call Support and Availability:

* Provide 24x7 on-call support for high-priority issues (Priority 0 and Priority 1), including troubleshooting, code fixes, and configuration changes.

* Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for production availability issues and implement permanent solutions.

* Security and Compliance:

* Implement security patches and updates to ensure platform security is always maintained