Drupal Technical Lead/Architect (PAN India)

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned **Drupal Technical Architect/Lead** with strong **Pantheon hosting expertise** to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-grade Drupal applications. This role requires deep technical knowledge, architectural leadership, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Location: PAN India 1. **Drupal Technical Architect:** **Key Responsibilities** - **Drupal Architecture** : Define and oversee Drupal application architecture, including content modeling, module selection, and integration strategies. - **Pantheon Hosting** : Configure, optimize, and manage Pantheon environments, leveraging workflows, caching, and CI/CD pipelines. - **Performance Optimization** : Implement caching strategies, query optimization, and CDN integration to ensure high performance. - **Security Standards** : Establish and enforce Drupal security practices, including patch management and secure data handling. - **Migration & Upgrades** : Lead migrations from legacy systems or older Drupal versions to Drupal 9/10/11. - **Collaboration** : Partner with UX, design, and business teams to align technical solutions with business goals. - **Code Review** : Set coding standards, conduct reviews, and mentor development teams. **Required Skills & Experience** - 10+ years of Drupal development and architecture experience. - Expertise in **Drupal 8/9/10/11** , custom module development, and theming. - Hands-on experience with **Pantheon hosting, Composer, Git, and CI/CD** . - Strong knowledge of **Drupal performance tuning and security best practices** . - Experience with **content architecture, migrations, and accessibility compliance** . - Excellent communication and leadership skills. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with **Acquia or other cloud hosting platforms** . - Familiarity with **Twig, Views, Panels, Features, Rules, and Drupal APIs** . - Knowledge of **automated testing tools and DevOps pipelines** . - **Drupal certification** or equivalent experience. **Education Qualifications** - Bachelors of engineering **2. Drupal Technical Lead:** We are seeking a highly skilled Drupal Tech Lead with expertise across both front-end (FE) and back-end (BE) development. This role involves leading technical teams, architecting solutions, and ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing Drupal applications. **Key Responsibilities** - Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor development teams, set coding standards, and ensure best practices across FE and BE. - Front-End Development: Oversee theming, responsive design, accessibility compliance, and performance optimization using Twig, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. - Back-End Development: Guide custom module development, API integrations, and database optimization. - Architecture & Design: Define technical architecture, content models, and integration strategies for enterprise projects. - Pantheon Hosting: Manage and optimize Pantheon environments, including workflows, caching, and CI/CD pipelines. - Performance & Security: Implement caching strategies, enforce security standards, and ensure compliance with accessibility and data protection requirements. - Collaboration: Partner with product owners, designers, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals. - Migration & Upgrades: Lead migrations from legacy systems or older Drupal versions to Drupal 9/10/11. **Required Skills & Experience** - 7+ years of Drupal development experience (FE + BE). - Strong expertise in Drupal 8/9/10/11, custom module development, and theming. - Hands-on experience with Pantheon hosting, Composer, Git, and CI/CD. - Proficiency in Twig, JavaScript frameworks (React/Angular/Vue), CSS3, HTML5. - Deep knowledge of Drupal APIs, Views, Panels, Features, Rules. - Strong understanding of performance tuning, caching, and security best practices. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with Acquia or other cloud hosting platforms. - Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, automated testing, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). - Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards. - Drupal certification or equivalent experience. **Education Qualifications** - B.E/B.Tech