Overview
We are looking for an experienced Drupal Developer to contribute to a public sector digital platform, maintaining and enhancing its functionality. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including UX designers and content specialists, to improve user experience while ensuring security and stability. This contract position offers the opportunity to work fully remotely within the UK, supporting essential public services over an initial two-year term with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance an existing Drupal CMS, including custom modules and themes.
- Manage Drupal core and contributed module updates, including security patches.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement preventative measures.
- Develop accessible code using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Support WCAG 2.2 AA compliance and resolve accessibility issues.
- Build and maintain REST APIs and third-party integrations.
- Manage version control, code reviews, and automated testing using Git.
- Collaborate with designers and researchers to translate user feedback into improvements.
Requirements
- Extensive hands-on experience with Drupal development in live production environments.
- Strong PHP development skills, including custom modules and themes.
- Proven experience managing Drupal upgrades and security patching.
- Practical understanding of WCAG 2.2 AA and accessible HTML.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
- Understanding of web security and vulnerability management.
- Experience working in Agile teams with technical backlogs.
- Strong communication skills to report progress to stakeholders.