Senior Drupal Developer

Swoon

United States

Remote

USD 80,000 - 113,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer / Technical Lead to steer a Drupal 10→11 migration for a financial services client. This 100% remote role requires hands-on development, technical ownership, and leadership across cross-functional teams.

You will work in Acquia Cloud Classic, coordinate upgrading modules, ensure compatibility, and guide engineers through Agile sprints. Some overnight maintenance may be required outside core hours.

Qualifications

Experience upgrading Drupal apps (10→11) or migrations.
Hands-on Acquia Cloud experience and deployment support.
Strong PHP and Drupal development skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead the Drupal 10→11 migration.
Perform hands-on Drupal development and module updates.
Work with Acquia Cloud Classic environments and deployments.
Troubleshoot compatibility issues during migration.
Test and validate functionality after upgrades.
Collaborate with engineering teams during migration.
Participate in Agile sprints and provide knowledge transfer.
Support occasional overnight maintenance between 12 AM and 5 AM.

Skills

Drupal migration

Acquia Cloud

PHP

Technical leadership

Tools

Composer

Drush

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Drupal Developer / Technical Lead (Acquia Cloud)

Location: 100% Remote

Pay Rate: $70/hr W2

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Schedule: Central Time (CT) Business Hours

Work Arrangement: Remote (Occasional Overnight Maintenance Required)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Drupal Developer / Technical Lead to support a major financial services organization with a critical Drupal platform migration.

The organization currently operates an enterprise portal built on Drupal 10 and hosted within Acquia Cloud Classic. With an upcoming end-of-life/end-of-support deadline in December 2026, the team is looking for a hands-on Drupal expert who can take technical ownership and help lead the migration from Drupal 10 to Drupal 11.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on development, technical leadership, and helping engineering teams successfully execute complex platform upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

Take a technical leadership role in planning, coordinating, and facilitating the Drupal 10-to-11 migration.
Perform hands-on Drupal development, including code modifications, module updates, and compatibility fixes.
Work within Acquia Cloud Classic to support application environments, deployments, and platform upgrades.
Identify and troubleshoot technical challenges throughout the migration process.
Perform testing and validation to ensure functionality and stability following upgrades.
Collaborate with engineering teams to coordinate migration activities and resolve technical issues.
Participate in Agile sprints and contribute to project milestones.
Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal engineers.
Support occasional overnight maintenance windows between 12 AM and 5 AM as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience upgrading or migrating Drupal applications, preferably Drupal 10 to Drupal 11.
Experience taking technical ownership or helping lead Drupal migration projects.
Hands‑on experience with Acquia Cloud.
Strong understanding of PHP, Drupal modules, and application development.
Experience troubleshooting code compatibility issues and supporting application deployments.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
Strong communication, problem‑solving, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications