Senior Drupal Back-end Developer
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Posted: December 20, 2025
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A Senior Drupal Back-end Developer is required to lead and execute back-end development tasks, including custom module development, template creation, function overrides, complex debugging, and providing technical guidance to the development team.
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Job Description
An Enterprise client is seeking a Senior Drupal Back-End Developer to lead and execute back-end development tasks, including custom module development, template creation, function overrides, complex debugging, and providing technical guidance to the development team.
Our client is a global provider of digital marketing solutions. They offer Content Management Systems, Digital Production, and Content Studio. 
• Lead and execute Drupal module development and theme integration in accordance with Drupal standards.
• Debug and resolve complex back-end issues and bugs.
• Analyze Drupal patch releases, assess impact, implement patches, and conduct required testing.
• Propose and implement scalable, secure, and high-quality back-end solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate closely with Front-end Developers and, when required, with clients to ensure effective and intuitive implementation of technical requirements.
• Participate in code reviews, engage in pair coding, and coach Junior and Mid-level Developers by providing guidance, technical feedback, and proposed solutions.
• Implement third-party APIs and develop REST APIs as needed for project requirements.
• Support multi-site configuration and related back-end architecture needs.
• Use industry-standard tools such as Drush, Drupal Console, Git, and Composer to support development workflows.
• Adhere to Drupal coding standards and best practices across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Experienced in using most Drupal API’s and knowing when to use them accordingly.
• Experienced in using most contributed modules and configuring them.
• Experienced in creating custom Drupal modules.
• Experienced in Drupal theme integration.
• Experienced in implementing third party API’s.
• Experienced in Drush, Git, and Composer.
• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (e.g. Requirements, Design, Development, Testing)