Senior Drupal Developer

Company Description:

We build AI-powered digital experiences - designed to perform, adapt, and handle complexity.

Some of our work includes modernizing UNICEF's global platforms, rebuilding Stanford's infrastructure, and winning Splash Awards for our work with

We've also supported legal aid organizations, research institutions, and healthcare platforms dealing with legacy sprawl and fragmented systems, and built AI solutions using our orchestration system, Aeldris.

We take on the kind of problems packaged tools don't solve - brittle systems, sprawling content, disconnected UX. Problems that require more than a stack and need thinking.

We're engineers, designers, and product people who care about culture, how things work, and what they solve. Join us

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Job Description

This role is for you if:

• You have a deep understanding of Drupal architecture, including Entity API, Form API, Render API, Menu API, Field API, Queue API, Cache API, and Routing System.
• You are skilled in site building, leveraging contributed modules, blocks, views, and content types to create scalable digital experiences.
• You can lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, designers, and project managers, to ensure cohesive and integrated digital solutions.
• You are experienced in using Drupal development toolchains such as ddev and Docker-based local development environments.
• You bring expertise in optimizing site performance, implementing caching mechanisms like Redis and Varnish, and adhering to Drupal security best practices.
• You have experience integrating third-party APIs and web services and are familiar with decoupled (headless) Drupal approaches using frameworks like React, Angular, or
• You can manage the entire lifecycle of projects, from conception through deployment, including maintenance, upgrades, and migrations of Drupal sites.
• You stay updated on new Drupal features like recipes, core initiatives, security updates, and community contributions and incorporate them into projects effectively.
• You actively participate in the Drupal community by contributing code, maintaining projects, and engaging in events and discussions.
• You perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to coding standards and industry best practices.
• You have experience with multilingual sites, multi-domain setups, and Drupal 8/9 configuration management and deployment strategies.
• You collaborate with DevOps teams to automate and streamline development and deployment processes.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Drupal development, including custom module development, themes, and distributions.
• Proven expertise in Drupal 9 and 10, including custom module development, site building, and performance optimization.
• Ability to design and implement custom Drupal modules for complex business requirements.
• Experience in developing reusable components within Drupal's Paragraphs, Layout Builder, or other component-based systems for scalable and maintainable design solutions.
• Strong foundation in PHP, MySQL, and modern PHP frameworks such as Symfony.
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting using tools like Xdebug, New Relic, or similar monitoring tools.
• Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and collaboration with front-end developers.
• Skilled in integrating RESTful or GraphQL APIs into Drupal.
• Deep understanding of Drupal caching mechanisms and hands-on knowledge of Redis, Varnish and site performance tuning.
• Ability to implement and maintain Drupal security measures.
• Experience in agile methodologies and working within agile teams.
• Experience with Git and continuous integration/delivery workflows.
• Proven hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, for enhancing development workflows, including advanced searches, performing code reviews, auditing solutions, and identifying optimal approaches to complex challenges.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with any one (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Acquia Cloud)
• Experience with low-code platforms like Acquia site studio, WordPress, Webflow.
• Proficiency in using Docker and Kubernetes for streamlined development environments.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementation best practices.
• Familiarity with tools like Storybook, Pattern Lab, or similar libraries to document and standardize components.
• Experience with integrating advanced analytics tools or platforms for user behavior insights and reporting.
• Drupal Community Contributions: Active participation in the Drupal community through module contributions, patches, or event engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contributions to the Drupal community (e.g., modules, patches, documentation).
• Experience with Drupal 9 and modern PHP frameworks (Symfony, Laravel).
• Knowledge of decoupled or headless Drupal architectures.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Additional information

What you will get :

• Open and collaborative work environment, where you will be challenged, respected, and valued for your merits.
• Intense experience in Drupal development that would bring your game to a whole other level.
• Strong leadership and mentoring, a clear career path, and a supportive environment.
• A company that is proud of the quality of its work and invested in your personal development and well-being.
• A team that values openness, does its job well, cares about one another, values customers, and plays fair
• People who are fun to work with, are invested in each other's growth and take the values seriously.
• Flexible work schedule so long as you uphold your commitments to the team and clients.
• Competitive salary, insurance, and lots of perks.

Onboarding Training Program:

Based on the interview evaluation, you may be required to attend a 3-month onboarding training program at the QED42 Pune office. Following successful completion and performance during the training, you can work in a hybrid model from any of QED42's hybrid offices. If you are based in a remote location, remote work can be considered