Lead Full Stack Engineer (PHP + Vue)

N-iX; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working format

Education reimbursement

Career growth

Professional development tools

Job summary

N-iX is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to lead the delivery and architecture of a major workflow modernization tool using Drupal 10 and Vue 3. The role combines deep Drupal module development with hands-on SPA frontend leadership across the full delivery lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will design entity structures, REST endpoints, and Vue 3 components for maintainable, scalable solutions, mentor the team, and ensure high standards through code reviews and best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on PHP CMS experience with Drupal in module development and REST endpoints.
• Advanced Vue 3 and TypeScript for production SPAs.
• Experience leading technical direction and owning architecture in delivery teams.
• Familiarity with Drupal 10, JSON:API, cron automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong English communication (Upper-Intermediate/Advanced).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of a self-contained Prior Approval module.
• Architect data models, REST endpoints, and Vue 3 components.
• Own architecture and conduct code reviews to enforce best practices.
• Coordinate bi-weekly demos and gather feedback across phased rollouts.
• Implement Cypress E2E tests and support QA before production.
• Mentor team and document solutions for long-term maintainability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture design

Mentoring

Delivery ownership

Tools

Vue 3

TypeScript

Drupal

JSON:API

Bitbucket

Docker

Job description

Overview

Seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to lead technical delivery and architecture of a major workflow modernization tool utilizing Drupal 10 and Vue 3. Ideal candidate combines deep expertise in structured Drupal module development and SPA frontend engineering with hands‑on technical leadership across the full delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a self-contained Prior Approval module for a secure scientific compliance platform, integrating deeply with existing inventory and workflow tools.
• Architect full entity structures, custom data models, REST endpoints, and Vue 3 components to enable maintainability and future extensibility by an internal engineering team.
• Own key technical decisions and overall architecture within the delivery team; conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and champion high standards.
• Coordinate bi-weekly demos and facilitate feedback cycles, ensuring iterative value delivery and stakeholder alignment throughout phased rollouts.
• Implement test coverage for critical user flows with Cypress E2E tests, and support informal QA and sign‑off prior to production deployment.
• Contribute to team knowledge by mentoring others and documenting solutions for long‑term maintainability.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with a PHP‑based CMS (Drupal preferred; other CMS/PHP frameworks acceptable), including custom module/plugin development, entity API, and REST endpoint design.
• Advanced skills in Vue 3 and TypeScript, including architecting and delivering production‑quality SPAs.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical direction, mentoring teams, and owning architecture in a delivery‑focused environment.
• Familiarity with Drupal 10, JSON:API, cron‑based automation, and modern CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket/Docker is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of modern workflow best practices and experience delivering secure, auditable form‑based processes.
• Upper‑Intermediate / Advanced English conversational skills.

Project / Team Context

• Multi‑phase delivery with an emphasis on rapid customer value and continuous improvement.
• Team includes Solutions Architect, Senior Business Analyst, Senior Engineers (Full Stack & Frontend), Senior Project Manager, and QA Engineer.
• End goal is to enable documented, standards‑compliant chemical authorization processes, replacing legacy systems with modern, maintainable solutions.

We offer*

• Flexible working format - remote, office‑based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location‑specific benefits
• not applicable for freelancers