Remote Drupal Developer — Public Sector Contract

X4 Technology; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Technology is seeking an experienced Drupal Developer to support a public sector / government client in maintaining and enhancing an established public-facing digital platform. This hands-on contract role combines Drupal development, live service support, security maintenance and accessibility improvements.

You will work with UX, user research, content and accessibility specialists to improve user experience while keeping the platform secure, stable and reliable.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Drupal-based public sector or government solutions.
• Strong PHP, HTML/CSS/JavaScript development and REST API integration.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD and secure, accessible front-end practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance an existing Drupal CMS with custom modules and themes.
• Manage updates, security patches and controlled releases.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement preventative measures.
• Develop accessible code and support WCAG 2.2 AA compliance.
• Build REST APIs and third-party integrations with proper authentication.
• Collaborate with UX, content and accessibility specialists to prioritise improvements.
• Provide estimates, track progress and communicate risks and delivery updates.

Skills

Drupal

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Accessibility

WCAG

Tools

Drupal modules

Drupal themes

Job description

X4 Technology is seeking an experienced Drupal Developer to support a public sector / government client in maintaining and enhancing an established public-facing digital platform. This hands-on contract role combines Drupal development, live service support, security maintenance and accessibility improvements.

You will work with UX, user research, content and accessibility specialists to improve user experience while keeping the platform secure, stable and reliable.