Senior Drupal Developer

Pipe Recruit; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A web solutions company in Boston is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer with over 7 years of experience in Drupal development. You will lead the design and implementation of Drupal solutions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate across teams. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in Acquia Site Factory and Acquia Site Studio, with a proven track record in developing custom modules and themes. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Drupal development.
• Strong expertise in Acquia Site Factory and Acquia Site Studio.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Drupal-based websites and applications.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle, including coding and testing.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.

Skills

Drupal development

Acquia Site Factory

Acquia Site Studio

custom module and theme development

version control systems

responsive web design

problem-solving

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Git

MySQL

MariaDB

Job description

Job Title: Senior Drupal Developer/ Drupal Developer

Job Type: Full Time / C2C

Job Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Drupal Developer with deep expertise in Drupal development and the Acquia platform to join our team. You’ll lead the design and implementation of innovative Drupal solutions, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality websites and applications. If you’re passionate about Drupal, thrive in a leadership role, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of Drupal-based websites and applications.
• Manage multi-site Drupal environments using Acquia Site Factory and streamline site building with Acquia Site Studio.
• Design and develop custom Drupal modules and themes to meet client needs.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with project managers, UX/UI designers, and developers to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in existing Drupal sites.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in Drupal and web technologies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Work directly with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Assist in project planning, task estimation, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Drupal development.
• Strong expertise in Acquia Site Factory and Acquia Site Studio.
• Experience with custom module and theme development in Drupal.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of web services, APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and front-end frameworks.
• Experience with database design and management (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with other Acquia products (e.g., Acquia Cloud, Acquia Lift, Acquia DAM).
• Contributions to the Drupal community (e.g., modules, themes, documentation).
• Experience leading a team of developers.
• Drupal certification (e.g., Acquia Certified Developer).