Architect, Digital Engineering (Drupal Architect)

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Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Atlanta, GA

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As our Architect, Digital Engineering, you will… Play a crucial role in our technology practice, reporting directly to a Technical Director. In this position, you will take full ownership of architecting and building world-class, enterprise-grade digital experiences on the Acquia Digital Experience Platform. You will be responsible for transforming complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure solutions, leading projects from high-level technical design through to hands-on implementation and deployment. In this role, you will work with the latest technologies in the Drupal ecosystem and champion best practices in architecture, development, and security. You will be accountable for the technical integrity of your projects, mentor junior developers, and engage directly with clients and stakeholders to translate their needs into powerful and effective technical solutions.

Solution Architecture & Technical Strategy
Independently lead the technical design and architecture for large-scale Drupal projects, defining the technology stack, module selection, and integration strategies to meet long-term business goals
Design and document robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions built for high-traffic, enterprise environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
Develop, enforce, and evangelize Drupal coding standards and development best practices across the team
Lead technical discovery workshops with clients and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectural blueprints
Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise-grade security protocols and meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
Full-Stack Drupal Development & Implementation
Develop, customize, and extend custom and contributed Drupal modules, demonstrating expert-level knowledge of Drupal’s core APIs (Entity, Form, Render, Database, etc.)
Build and maintain sophisticated, component-based Drupal themes using Twig, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, translating UI/UX designs into fully responsive and accessible user interfaces
Architect and execute complex third-party integrations with enterprise systems such as CRMs, ERPs, and payment gateways using REST and GraphQL APIs
Act as the final escalation point for troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving the most complex technical issues, and optimize application performance through advanced caching strategies and database tuning
Acquia Platform Management & DevOps
Own the end-to-end development lifecycle on the Acquia Cloud Platform, managing code deployments, and database/file synchronization across development, staging, and production environments
Mature and manage CI/CD workflows using Acquia Pipelines and Git/GitHub to automate testing, builds, and deployments
Perform and support Drupal and Acquia core, module, and security updates, ensuring the ongoing health, security, and stability of the platform
Leverage Acquia's full suite of developer tools, including Cloud IDE and logging services, to streamline development and accelerate troubleshooting
Leadership, Mentorship, & Client Engagement
Act as a primary technical point of contact and a client-facing expert, effectively communicating complex technical solutions and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UX designers, project managers, and QA engineers, to ensure the seamless and successful delivery of projects
Mentor junior developers through constructive code reviews, pair programming sessions, and ongoing technical guidance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Contribute to the broader Drupal community through open-source projects, documentation, or knowledge sharing

7 to 9 years of professional Drupal development experience, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-traffic Drupal applications
3+ years in a technical leadership or architect role with demonstrated project ownership and mentoring responsibilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
Expert proficiency in Drupal 9/10+, with a deep understanding of its core architecture, key APIs (e.g., Entity, Form, Render), and hook system
Expert-level PHP skills, including modern Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and extensive experience with the underlying Symfony framework components
Strong, hands-on experience with the Acquia Cloud Platform, including Acquia Pipelines for CI/CD and related developer tools
Proficiency with headless/decoupled architectures and front-end technologies (JavaScript, Twig, CSS)
Strong leadership potential and excellent communication skills, with the proven ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proactive problem-solver with a passion for industry trends and a demonstrable commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Direct experience interacting with clients or stakeholders in a technical lead, consulting, or primary point-of-contact capacity

Acquia Certified Developer or Acquia Certified Back End/Front End Specialist
A history of meaningful contributions to the Drupal community (e.g., maintaining a module, contributing to core)
Experience with Drupal multi-site architectures
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) in a progressively decoupled context

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