Sr. Drupal Developer

Ariel Partners • Nyc, NY

23h • Remote

About The Position

We are looking to augment our team with an experienced Senior Drupal Developer for a full website redesign and CMS migration to Drupal 10, hosted on Acquia Cloud. This 9-month project will involve significant content migrations and coordination with NYS ITS and Acquia, with ongoing support thereafter. The project focuses on accessibility, structured content, and high-performance, serving a public sector client.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of Drupal development experience, with strong skills in custom module development and Drupal APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Drupal migrations, including content transformation using the Migrate API.
• Familiarity with front-end theming in Drupal (Twig), though the role will primarily focus on back-end development.
• Proven experience integrating forms, data tools, and third-party APIs into Drupal.
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and CI/CD processes (Acquia preferred).
• Experience working with accessibility standards (WCAG) and structured content requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with large-scale content migrations (preferably 1000+ pages).
• Previous experience in state or government Drupal projects is a plus.
• Acquia certification or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on large-scale Drupal projects, particularly in the public sector.
• Strong understanding of Drupal performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of Acquia Cloud hosting and deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules using PHP and Drupal APIs to meet project requirements.
• Lead and contribute to Drupal content migrations, including using the Migrate API and handling complex content transformations.
• Collaborate on front-end theming using Twig, with a primary focus on back-end development.
• Integrate forms, data tools, and third-party APIs into the Drupal platform.
• Work with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Acquia tools, to ensure seamless development and deployment.
• Ensure the site meets accessibility standards (WCAG) and adheres to structured content guidelines.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges related to performance and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with other team members, including project managers and front-end developers, to ensure the overall success of the project.
• Contribute to project documentation and reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed