Drupal & Moodle expert - 100% Remote (Madrid, Spain)

SAPINDEX; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A tech consulting firm is seeking an experienced DevOps Lead to manage CI/CD processes and support the European Commission's digital infrastructure initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in Drupal, Moodle, and various automation tools while collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will possess a master's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with the opportunity for long-term engagement on a high-impact project.

Servicios

Equipment provided by the Commission

Long-term project visibility

Formación

• Minimum 6 years of proven experience in EC DIGIT Drupal CI / CD pipeline design and management.
• Experience supporting large-scale CI / CD customer portfolios.
• Experience implementing secure code and automated testing.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate all deployment-related activities for Drupal and Moodle sites.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI / CD pipelines.
• Lead the QA team and enhance automated testing procedures.
• Support developers with deployment operations and troubleshoot CI / CD issues.
• Deploy security patches and execute code deployments to production.
• Analyze performance, diagnose incidents, and apply preventive solutions.

Conocimientos

Drupal

Moodle

CI/CD

PHP

JavaScript

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

REST APIs

SOAP APIs

Educación

Master's degree or equivalent (Level 7 EQF)

Herramientas

LAMP stack

Descripción del empleo

Drupal & Moodle expert

Location : Remote within EU territory (Far-site)

Start Date : 01 / 12 / 2025

Initial Contract Duration : Freelance and long term contract (150 working days, extendable up to 400 days)

Client : European Commission

Language Requirement : English

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Lead with strong technical expertise in Drupal , Moodle , and CI / CD pipelines to support a major digital infrastructure initiative for the European Commission. This role involves leading QA processes, managing automated deployments, and improving software delivery pipelines for large-scale Drupal and Moodle web platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all deployment-related activities for Drupal and Moodle sites.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI / CD pipelines.
• Lead the QA team and enhance automated testing procedures.
• Support developers with deployment operations and troubleshoot CI / CD issues.
• Deploy security patches and execute code deployments to production.
• Analyze performance, diagnose incidents, and apply preventive solutions.
• Contribute to the design of web infrastructure and technical architecture improvements.
• Deliver technical documentation, quality assessments, and vision documents.
• Provide expert advice on secure coding, DevOps best practices, and infrastructure planning.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to QA service performance.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, risk analysis, and technical audits.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent (Level 7 EQF).

Minimum 6 years of proven experience in :

EC DIGIT Drupal CI / CD pipeline design and management.

Supporting large-scale CI / CD customer portfolios.

Implementing secure code and automated testing.

Quality assurance for multiple Drupal projects.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in Drupal , PHP , JavaScript , and Composer .

Strong command of DevOps , CI / CD, and automation tools (e.g., GitLab CI / CD).

Experience with LAMP stack , Docker , Kubernetes , and AWS .

Understanding of REST / SOAP APIs , OWASP , and secure coding practices.

Familiarity with EC Drupal hosting services and deployment standards.

Software configuration management and release management.

Soft Skills & Other Requirements

Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Ability to lead teams and interact with technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong problem-solving and documentation abilities.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, and multilingual environment.

High level of discretion due to sensitive data handling.

Certifications & Standards

Relevant DevOps, security, or QA certifications will be considered an asset.

Knowledge and application of EU Commission standards and methodologies is a plus.

Why Join?

Work on high-impact, public-sector digital platforms.

Lead innovation in secure and automated delivery processes.

Collaborate with multicultural expert teams.

Long-term project visibility (up to 400 days).

Equipment provided by the Commission