Web developer (Drupal)

Role: Web Developer (Drupal)

Role Responsibilities:

Drupal Development & Site Building

Develop, configure, and maintain Drupal 8/9/10 websites.

Build and customize content types, views, blocks, taxonomies, and menus.

Create and maintain custom modules using Drupal APIs (hooks, plugins, services).

Implement responsive themes using Twig templates and front-end frameworks. Front-End Engineering

Develop clean, responsive, and accessible UI components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.

Implement design systems or theme frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind).

Optimize user experience across web and mobile.

At least one modern framework: React, Angular, Vue, Svelte

Skills include:

Component-based development

State management (Redux, Vuex, Zustand, etc.)

Routing, forms, data-fetching patterns UI/UX Understanding

Familiarity with UI/UX principles

Ability to interpret Figma, Sketch, XD designs

Attention to spacing, typography, color, and interaction patter

Back-End Engineering

Write clean, maintainable PHP code following OOP principles.

Work with Drupal's configuration management, routing, and entity APIs.

Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems as required.

Database & Systems Integration

Configure and optimize MySQL/MariaDB queries and schemas for Drupal.

Utilize Drupal's database abstraction layer effectively.

Manage data migration, import/export, and content automation workflows.

DevOps & Deployment

Manage code versioning using Git.

Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (e.g., Docker).

Deploy and optimize Drupal sites on cloud platforms (Acquia, Pantheon, AWS).

Implement caching layers (Varnish, Redis) and performance tuning.

Security & Compliance

Apply Drupal security best practices and monitor patching requirements.

Ensure adherence to secure coding guidelines and governance frameworks.

Manage user roles, permissions, and content workflows. Testing & Quality Assurance

Conduct unit, integration, and functional testing

Debug and resolve defects across environments using tools like Xdebug or Drupal Devel.

Collaboration & Documentation

Work closely with Business Analysts, UX/UI teams, and stakeholders.

Interpret business requirements into technical specifications.

Document technical designs, workflows, and deployment guides.

Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with Drupal 8/9/10 (site-building + back-end development).

Proficiency in PHP, including OOP and Composer.

Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Twig templates.

Experience developing custom Drupal modules.

Good understanding of database design, SQL, and Drupal's entity schema.

Experience with Git, CI/CD, Docker, and modern DevOps workflows.

Familiarity with Acquia, Pantheon, or other enterprise hosting platforms.

Understanding security hardening, performance tuning, and caching.

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical topics clearly.

Ability to work collaboratively within Agile/Scrum teams.

Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Desirable Experience / Competences

Drupal Acquia Certifications (Developer, Front-end, back-end) are highly desirable.

Hands-on experience with multisite, multilingual, or enterprise-grade Drupal platforms, including CMS migration projects.

Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS and experience with API integrations.

Strong understanding of content governance, editorial workflows, and structured content practices.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taguig: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Drupal: 3 years (Required)
• AWS: 3 years (Required)
• PHP: 3 years (Required)
• React: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Taguig (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Taguig