Senior Drupal Developer

Swoon; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

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

• Experience with Acquia Cloud Classic.
• Experience successfully completing Drupal 10-to-11 migrations.
• Familiarity with Composer, Drush, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale Drupal applications.

Additional Information

• Fully remote opportunity with Central Time business hours.
• Occasional overnight maintenance between 12 AM and 5 AM may be required.
• No Drupal or Acquia certifications required.
• No banking or financial services industry experience required.