Senior Full Stack Drupal Engineer

One of Esteemed's governmental NGO partners is seeking a Senior Full Stack Drupal Engineer, for a hybrid/onsite role based in the NYC area. This can be either a direct hire, or a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Seeking a Senior Drupal Web Developer & Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and optimization of cutting-edge web solutions and business systems that empower a global network of 40,000+ telecommunications professionals.

In this hands-on role, you’ll architect scalable Drupal platforms, build custom modules, and drive end-to-end projects—from concept to deployment— collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges.

We seek a passionate full-stack expert with 7+ years of Drupal mastery (theming, site-building, PHP/JavaScript), cloud architecture experience, and a knack for turning strategic goals into high-performing applications.

Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of global communications technology. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and Optimize Platforms: Oversee administration, support, patching, and upgrades for Drupal, PHP, Solr, web servers, and related services hosted on Acquia and AWS environments.
• Develop Custom Solutions: Design, build, and deploy applications to address complex business challenges, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead Technical Projects: Provide strategic direction for Drupal and web development initiatives, including requirements analysis, task delegation, code reviews, and Agile project execution.
• Implement DevOps Practices: Utilize Git for version control, manage pull requests, and streamline deployments via CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CircleCI) on Acquia.
• Ensure System Security & Performance: Test, validate, and deploy CMS core/module updates and patches to maintain stability and security.
• Drive End-to-End Project Delivery: Manage full project lifecycles—from planning and scoping to execution and reporting—while communicating progress to stakeholders and the ICT Director.
• Architect Scalable Systems: Propose and implement solutions adhering to best practices for data, service, and business layers.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with developers, designers, and stakeholders to conceptualize, prototype, and launch software applications.
• Optimize Business Systems: Analyze existing workflows and technologies to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
• Define Requirements & Specifications: Collaborate with internal teams to document business needs, functional requirements, and technical specifications for projects.
• Develop Project Roadmaps: Create detailed plans encompassing scope, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver User-Centric Outcomes: Research and translate user requirements (internal/external) into actionable technical deliverables.
• Focus Areas: Technical leadership, Agile project management, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Acquia), CI/CD, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience computer science or related field such as math, physics or engineering Req
• Advanced degree Pref

Work Experience

• 7-10 years Experience with Drupal Design, Development, and Administration. Req

Technical Expertise

• Mastery of Drupal 8+ architecture, module development, theming, and best practices.

• Strong command of core Drupal APIs (Form API, Field API, Render API).

• Proficiency in object-oriented PHP (v7+) and modern PHP frameworks.

• Experience with JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and Sass for front-end development.

• Expertise integrating REST APIs into applications.

• Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational database systems (RDBMS).

DevOps & Infrastructure

• Skilled in Git workflows, including pull requests and feature branch management.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., CircleCI) for automated deployments.

• Experience maintaining Apache, Varnish, Solr, and PHP on Linux environments.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting deployments through log analysis across environments.

Tools & Platforms

• Hands-on experience with Acquia Cloud, and WordPress.

• Familiarity with Jira and Jira Service Desk for project management.

Collaboration & Communication

• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation, presentations, and cross-team alignment.

• Advanced reading comprehension to interpret complex technical and business requirements.

Problem-Solving & Independence

• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve system issues with minimal downtime.

• Strong analytical skills for debugging, performance optimization, and production support.

• Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously.

Compliance & Adaptability

• Knowledge of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and secure development practices.

• Flexibility to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving business needs.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Collaborative team player who supports colleagues and ensures project continuity.

• Enthusiastic mindset with a focus on fostering positive team dynamics.

Focus Areas: Drupal architecture, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Acquia), cross-functional collaboration, and user-centric problem-solving.