Drupal Architect

# Drupal Architect ## Job Summary The **Drupal Architect** will be responsible for designing and implementing robust Drupal-based solutions, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance web architectures. The candidate will lead the development and modernization of Drupal systems—including Drupal 9/10—integrating cutting-edge technologies across cloud platforms and DevOps practices. Immediate availability with a notice period ranging from **Immediate to 30 days** is desired. ## Responsibilities - **Design & Architecture:** Define, design, and implement technical architectures for enterprise-grade Drupal websites and applications. - **Platform Expertise:** Leverage expertise in the **Acquia Cloud Platform** (Acquia Site Factory, Acquia Cloud Site, Acquia CD) to deploy and manage Drupal environments. - **Development & Integration:** Develop custom Drupal modules and themes; ensure seamless integration with **REST APIs** and third-party services. - **Performance Optimization:** Implement advanced caching strategies using tools such as **Redis, Varnish, and Memcached** and integrate search technologies like **Elasticsearch and Solr**. - **Cloud & Containerization:** Utilize **AWS cloud infrastructure** along with containerization technologies such as **Docker and Kubernetes** to deploy microservices-based applications. - **Agile Collaboration:** Work effectively in Agile environments with CI/CD practices, contributing to continuous improvement of DevOps pipelines. ## Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in **Drupal development and architecture**, with hands-on expertise in Drupal 9/10. - Strong **PHP programming skills** and experience with **Symfony** and modern PHP frameworks. - Proficient in **Acquia Cloud Platform** management including Acquia Site Factory, Acquia Cloud Site, and Acquia CD. - In-depth knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Varnish, Memcached) and search technologies (Elasticsearch, Solr). - Extensive experience with **AWS cloud services** (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, CloudFront, API Gateway). - Practical experience in containerization using **Docker and Kubernetes**, along with deploying microservices. - Excellent understanding of **REST API development**, database design (MySQL, PostgreSQL), indexing, and query optimization. - Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform) and Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git. - Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience. ## Preferred Skills - Experience with **headless Drupal** and decoupled architectures using **GraphQL** and **JSON:API**. - Additional expertise in complex database management, advanced module development, and theming. - Knowledge of DevOps automation and infrastructure-as-code practices. - Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor and guide technical teams. ## Experience - A minimum of **10+ years** of relevant experience in Drupal development and architecture, with proven expertise in modernizing legacy systems and architecting cloud-based solutions. ## Environment - The work environment is dynamic and may support **remote, in-office, or hybrid** arrangements based on organizational needs. Candidates should be comfortable with Agile methodologies and collaborative tools.