Drupal Developer

We are implementing a scalable and modern web platform using a Headless CMS architecture, with Drupal as the content backend and Next.js as the decoupled frontend. The platform emphasizes modularity, performance, accessibility, and API-first delivery. We are looking for a highly experienced Drupal Backend Developer who can lead the backend development and API integration efforts in this decoupled setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a scalable and secure headless Drupal 10 / 11 backend, optimized for API consumption.
• Design and expose content structures and entities via GraphQL, REST, or JSON : API to integrate with the frontend (Next.js).
• Create custom Drupal modules and plugins to extend core functionalities based on project requirements.
• Integrate and configure Elasticsearch / Solr Search for fast and scalable content search experiences.
• Work with frontend developers to ensure smooth data flow and support component-driven development.
• Implement and configure multilingual, SEO-friendly, and accessibility-compliant content structures.
• Apply caching, performance tuning, and security best practices on API endpoints and backend systems.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Conduct peer code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and documentation. 1

Required Skills

Nice to Have