Backend Drupal Developer

# Backend Drupal Developer (Headless/Decoupled) ## Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Drupal Developer specializing in headless/decoupled environments with Drupal 9/10. The ideal candidate will build and maintain robust backend architectures, develop custom modules, and integrate seamlessly with frontend components using APIs such as GraphQL, REST, or JSON:API. This role plays a critical part in delivering structured and secure content while supporting Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaborations. ## Responsibilities - **Develop & Maintain Applications:** Design, build, and maintain headless/decoupled Drupal 9/10 applications along with custom modules, plugins, and services. - **API Integration:** Develop and expose structured content via GraphQL, REST, or JSON:API while ensuring secure API and permission management. - **Content Modeling & Configuration:** Define and implement effective content modeling using content types, fields, taxonomies, paragraphs, and manage configurations via Drupal’s Configuration Management system. - **Performance & Security:** Implement caching and performance tuning strategies, adhere to security best practices, and manage multilingual, SEO, and accessibility features. - **Search Integration:** Integrate and configure Elasticsearch for enhanced content search capabilities. - **Collaboration & Agile Practices:** Support frontend teams through component-driven integration, participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, demos, retrospectives), perform peer code reviews, and contribute to high-quality documentation. ## Qualifications - **Drupal Expertise:** Strong hands-on experience with Drupal 9/10 in headless/decoupled setups. - **API Proficiency:** Expertise in developing and integrating APIs using GraphQL, REST, or JSON:API. - **Programming Skills:** Proficient in PHP, Drupal hooks, services, and the Drupal plugin architecture. - **Technical Acumen:** Solid debugging, problem-solving capabilities, and familiarity with configuration export/import (config split, ignore best practices). - **Content & SEO:** Experience in multilingual content configuration, accessibility, and SEO optimization. - **Search Integration:** Proven experience with Elasticsearch integration. - **Communication:** Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - **Educational Background:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. ## Preferred Skills - Experience with multilingual interface and content translation solutions. - Familiarity with Drupal’s extended plugin systems (blocks, fields, resolvers, etc.) and dependency injection (DI). - Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps pipelines, and automated deployment processes. ## Experience - 6+ years of experience in backend Drupal development, specifically in headless/decoupled Drupal environments. ## Environment - **Work Setting:** Remote work environment with flexible hours and virtual collaboration. - **Availability:** Immediate joiners are preferred. - **Team Dynamics:** Collaborative setting within cross-functional Agile teams utilizing modern communication and project management tools. #