Drupal web developer

Odixcity Consulting; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 985,000 - 1,805,000; Full time

Job summary

Odixcity Consulting is seeking a talented Drupal Web Developer for a remote, full-time/contract role. You will architect, build, and maintain Drupal-based platforms, focusing on custom modules, performance optimization, and security.

Collaboration with PMs, UX/UI designers, and other developers is essential to translate wireframes into robust, scalable sites. You will work with PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, participate in SDLC, and contribute to testing, deployment, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in CS/IT.
• 3–5 years of Drupal development experience, with Drupal 9/10 preferred.
• Proficient in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain Drupal websites and applications.
• Develop custom Drupal modules and modify themes per design requirements.
• Integrate third-party apps/APIs and ensure security and performance.
• Perform Drupal core updates and patch management to maintain security.
• Collaborate with team on code reviews and documentation.

Skills

Drupal expertise

Self-motivation

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD

SQL/MySQL

Job description

Job Title: Drupal Web Developer

Job Type: Full-Time / Contract

Job Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Drupal Web Developer to join our team. In this remote role, you will be responsible for architecting, building, and maintaining complex web applications and digital platforms using the Drupal Content Management System. You will work closely with project managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers to transform wireframes and visual designs into fully responsive, secure, and high-performing Drupal websites. A key aspect of this role involves custom module development, maintaining core security, and optimizing the platform for speed and scalability. You will be heavily involved in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from technical planning and custom programming to testing, deployment, and ongoing technical support.

Job Responsibilities

• Site Building & Custom Development: Architect, build, and maintain complex websites and applications using Drupal.
• Custom Modules & Themes: Write clean, maintainable, and secure PHP and JavaScript to create custom Drupal modules and modify themes based on design requirements.
• Integrations & APIs: Integrate open-source and third-party web applications or APIs into existing Drupal systems.
• Maintenance & Security: Perform Drupal core updates, apply critical security patches, and maintain module compatibility.
• Optimization & Debugging: Conduct thorough testing and debugging, ensure 99% site uptime, and optimize the front and back-end for speed and responsiveness.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, share technical knowledge, and assist other team members to elevate the overall quality of deliverables.
• Documentation: Write and maintain clear technical system documentation.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, IT, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Drupal Expertise: 3-5 years of proven, hands-on experience developing and supporting Drupal-based platforms (Expertise in Drupal 9/10 strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.
• Familiarity with modern development workflows including the command line, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and local development environments (e.g., Docker).
• Self-starter with high self-motivation, excellent time management, and robust written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with headless/decoupled Drupal, automated testing, and working within Agile/Scrum environments.