Location:
Must be local to Brea, California, with the ability to work a hybrid schedule
Duration:
15 months to start
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Drupal Lead with extensive expertise in Drupal 7, 8, 9, 10, and a strong background in Acquia solutions and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of complex, high-performance Drupal applications, focusing on optimizing deployments and CI/CD pipelines. The role requires advanced knowledge of PHP 8 or above, Acquia Site Factory, Site Studio, and experience with JIRA for task management. As a Drupal Architect, you will be responsible for ensuring scalable, secure, and robust architecture for enterprise-grade Drupal websites.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance Drupal applications using Drupal 7, 8, 9, and 10.
- Design and implement solutions using Acquia Site Factory, Site Studio, and DevOps practices.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development, testing, and deployment processes.
- Develop & maintain custom modules, themes, and ensure smooth integrations with third-party tools.
- Oversee deployments using BLT and manage version control through GIT.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of Drupal-based projects.
- Optimize system performance, security, and scalability in alignment with business needs.
Primary Skills:
- Expertise in Drupal 7, 8, 9, and 10 development, with hands-on experience in customizing modules, themes, and site-building.
- Strong proficiency with Acquia, Acquia Site Factory, and Site Studio.
- Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and JIRA for project management and task tracking.
- Proficient in PHP 8 or above development, ensuring modern coding practices and performance optimization.
- Advanced understanding of GIT, version control, and BLT deployments.
- Site Studio certification is preferable.
Secondary Skills:
- Experience in optimizing and scaling Drupal applications for enterprise environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience with Drupal migrations and complex integrations.
- Acquia certified or Acquia Grand Master certification.
- Knowledge of ITIL practices, AMS processes, and use of tools like ServiceNow.
- Consulting experience with a proven record of client-facing roles.
Pre-Defined Deliverables:
- Process Flows
- Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members
- Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility
- Participate in data conversion and data maintenance
- Provide best practice and industry specific solutions
- Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions
- Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed.
- Participate as a team member of the functional team
- Perform other duties as assigned.
