PHP Drupal Developer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Drupal Developer for a remote role. You will work collaboratively to build and maintain user-friendly websites, focusing on front-end theming and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Drupal and a strong understanding of modern web development practices.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience with Drupal theming and front-end development.
• Strong understanding of Drupal CMS architecture.
• Familiarity with component-driven design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible Drupal themes using Twig and CSS/JS.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers for user-friendly interfaces.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Drupal 8/9/10

Theming

Front-end development

Responsive design

SEO-friendly front-ends

Git

Agile project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Acquia Certification

Tools

GitHub

Webpack

Gulp

Vite

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Contract Duration: 1 month + rolling contract

Location: Remote (UK only)

Daily rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Drupal Developer to join our client’s team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other developers, designers, and content creators to build and maintain compelling, efficient, and user-friendly websites. You’ll play a key role in the front-end theming process and contribute to the overall functionality, accessibility, and performance of their Drupal-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement responsive, accessible, and high-performance Drupal themes using Twig, CSS/JS, and Drupal's theming system (including base themes and sub-theming).
• Convert static HTML into component-based templates; define regions and layouts using Layout Builder or custom solutions.
• Set up and maintain theme scaffolds, organize front-end assets, and attach libraries in Twig to ensure maintainable and modular code.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate visual designs into inclusive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Build and maintain site structure and templates that support rich media, community interaction, and dynamic content.
• Ensure cross-device performance, optimize loading speed, and troubleshoot issues including layout bugs, accessibility gaps, and uptime challenges.
• Work with content and CMS teams to iterate on content structure, editorial workflows, and media compliance.
• Participate in code reviews, agile sprints, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, GitHub, and Composer.
• Provide feedback on development processes, offer Drupal best practices, and contribute to site documentation and team knowledge sharing.

Requirements/experience:

• Minimum 3–4 years of experience with Drupal 8/9/10, theming, and front-end development.
• Strong understanding of Drupal CMS architecture, including layout builder, blocks, views, and configuration management.
• Experience building and maintaining responsive, accessible, and SEO-friendly front-ends.
• Experience with content management workflows and media handling in Drupal.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, Agile project management, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with sub-theming, base themes like Classy, Stable, or Bootstrap.
• Familiarity with component-driven design methodologies such as Atomic Design.
• Acquia Certification or community contributions to Drupal projects.
• Experience using frontend build tools like Webpack, Gulp, or Vite.
• Familiarity with privacy and compliance requirements for digital media.