Mid Senior Drupal Developer

Scope Infotech

7d•$125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Mid-to-Senior Level Drupal Engineer (AI-Enabled Platform Support) contributes to the design, development, testing, and support of enterprise Drupal applications. This role supports custom module enhancements, configuration and workflow updates, bug fixes, and release activities while applying modern AI-assisted engineering practices to improve delivery speed, code quality, and documentation. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including program managers, Subject matter experts, analysts, and designers to build a modern, secure, and AI-augmented platforms. This role extends beyond traditional Drupal development and an ideal candidate has foundational Drupal/PHP skills, strong learning agility, and hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, analysis, and technical documentation. Additionally, you will troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing mentorship and guidance to junior developers.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Drupal and PHP development
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Expert proficiency in Drupal 8/9/10, including custom module and theme development
Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web technologies
Experience with Drupal APIs, Drush, and Composer
Understanding of DevOps practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Knowledge of usability/accessibility standards of user interface development to produce code compliant for Section 508 accessibility; experience working with development tools that aid in this process
Hands-on experience with Cloud technologies like AWS and Acquia
Security clearance or background check may be required at varying levels, depending on particular project assignments or role
Ensure access and equipment are configured to begin and continue work
Follow established procedures and guidelines
Implement approved changes and communicate status to the PM/Department
Hands-on experience and Demonstrated ability using AI-assisted development/engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-based IDE tools)
Understanding of prompt design for software tasks (debugging prompts, test-generation prompts, and architecture summarization prompts)
Ability to validate AI-generated output for correctness, security, accessibility, and maintainability before adoption
Practical understanding of secure AI usage: no sensitive data leakage, controlled context sharing, and policy-compliant usage

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement custom modules (e.g., custom entities, views, forms, workflows, notifications, and reports) to extend Drupal functionality according to project requirements
Support multi-site development practices and environment-aware configuration management
Configure and theme Drupal sites, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience across all devices
Implement and troubleshoot authentication and access patterns, including external auth/SAML-oriented integrations and role-based permissions
Assist with state-machine-driven workflow logic, forms-step experiences, queue/cron-driven processing, and event-subscriber behavior
Contribute to search and reporting capabilities (Search API, Views, Views Data Export, bulk operations, and operational dashboards)
Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance application functionality and user experience
Identify and implement performance improvements to ensure fast, efficient, and scalable Drupal applications
Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to foster a culture of continuous improvement
Provide ad hoc support for general project planning and technical design: Support scheduling, Ensure development alignment with formal process reviews, Prepare and deliver presentations related to testing
Support overall project execution as required: Assist in requirements definition, Support design processes, Support release branches and SDLC workflows (development, test, release, and production readiness)
Assist in development and documentation processes.
Use AI coding assistants responsibly to accelerate implementation, test generation, impact analysis, and root-cause investigation while preserving security and compliance requirements.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, code generation tools) to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation.
Ensure responsible and secure use of AI in compliance with organizational and federal guidelines
Must demonstrate significant initiative, independence, ability to follow through, and an interest in learning our business are essential.
Security clearance or background check may be required at varying levels, depending on particular project assignments or role.
Keep up-to-date with the latest Drupal developments, industry trends, and best practices to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
Conduct and contribute to audits, resolution of compliance gaps, Lessons Learned, and implement process improvements, as designated by the PM/Department Lead
Analyze requested changes for LOE, provide estimates, and update plans, as assigned
Evaluate work products/deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to project requirements and standards
Use SharePoint and document controls to follow established processes
When assigned as author, complete document updates, initiate peer review, complete the review process, and ensure updates are made according to that process