Drupal Backend Developer

Drupal Backend Developer

Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Drupal Backend Developer to join our team in a fully remote environment. This role is ideal for a developer who has strong experience building and supporting modern Drupal applications, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and can work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative development team.

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with Drupal 11, custom module development, secure coding practices, and backend architecture. This person should also be comfortable contributing in a team-based Git workflow, reviewing merge requests, troubleshooting issues efficiently, and engaging directly with clients to provide thoughtful feedback on deliverables.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance backend functionality for Drupal 11 applications
• Build and support custom Drupal 11 modules based on project requirements
• Apply strong knowledge of Drupal architecture, APIs, and commonly used modules to create scalable solutions
• Identify and address security vulnerabilities, code quality concerns, and performance issues
• Collaborate with developers through Git-based workflows, including forks, branching strategies, pull/merge requests, and conflict resolution
• Review merge requests and provide constructive technical feedback to support code quality and team standards
• Manage and work within DDEV Docker-based local development environments
• Debug issues efficiently using tools and practices such as Xdebug
• Write and maintain automated tests using Cypress and PHPUnit
• Support Drupal implementations that incorporate Web Components and progressively decoupled architectures
• Assist with integrating React applications into Drupal environments where needed
• Collaborate with team members, project managers, and clients in a remote setting
• Participate in meetings, provide status updates, and offer feedback on technical deliverables

Required Qualifications
• US Citizenship REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Drupal 11 concepts, architecture, APIs, and common modules
• Hands-on experience with Drupal 11 custom module development
• Strong ability to recognize and resolve security and performance issues in code
• Experience developing collaboratively in Git repositories, including forks, branching workflows, and merge conflict resolution
• Experience reviewing and commenting on merge requests
• Experience working with DDEV and Docker-based local development environments
• Strong debugging skills, including experience with tools such as Xdebug
• Comfortable writing and maintaining Cypress and PHPUnit tests
• Proven success working remotely in team environments, both collaboratively and independently
• Comfortable using VS Code or PHPStorm, along with Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to interact professionally with clients and provide clear, useful feedback on deliverables

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with integrating Web Components into Drupal themes
• Familiarity with React and frontend integration concepts
• Experience with progressively decoupled Drupal architectures
• Experience integrating React applications within Drupal
• Familiarity with search technologies such as Solr or Google Vertex AI Search

What We’re Looking For
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute in code reviews and team discussions
• The ability to manage priorities and deliver quality work in a remote environment
• Clear communication skills and comfort working directly with internal and external stakeholders

Why Join Us
You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful digital solutions in a collaborative remote environment with a team that values quality, communication, and technical excellence. This is a strong opportunity for a Drupal developer who wants to work on modern architectures and contribute to high-impact projects.

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote