Senior Drupal/PHP Developer

OPTASY; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer to lead Drupal development projects and transform client needs into high-quality digital solutions. Responsibilities include designing advanced Drupal modules, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has extensive Drupal and PHP experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work remotely during Toronto hours.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Drupal and PHP.
• Strong understanding of best practices in Drupal.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced Drupal modules and custom features.
• Oversee Drupal site architecture for scalability and performance.
• Provide guidance to junior developers.

Skills

Drupal (Drupal 8/9/10)

PHP

Drupal theming

Module development

Site-building

Communication skills in English

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Git

Slack

JIRA

Docker / DDEV

Job description

OPTASY is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer to lead our Drupal development projects and transform client needs into high-quality digital solutions. This role involves architecting and developing complex Drupal sites, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating closely with design and project teams to create innovative user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced Drupal modules and custom features
• Oversee Drupal site architecture, ensuring scalability and performance
• Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project planning and execution
• Create documentation and write blog posts

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Drupal (Drupal 8/9/10) and PHP
• Strong understanding of Drupal theming, module development, and site-building
• Ability to create Drupal themes and modules following best practices
• Experience working with a team and using a standardized development workflow
• Familiarity with the Linux command line
• Understanding of software development practices
• Familiarity with Git
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Experience integrating Drupal with third-party APIs
• Experience using a project management tool like JIRA
• Strong communication skills in English (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach

Bonus for:

• Work with DevOps tools like Docker / DDEV
• Experience with system administration and security
• Contributions to an open-source project
• Experience working with hosting platforms like Pantheon and Acquia
• Experience with Symfony, Laravel, WordPress, and other web development platforms

Remote applications are welcome, but the applicant must be available during Toronto working hours, use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with the team, and have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills.