We do have a job opening for Drupal Architect - Paramus NJ
We are looking for a Senior Architect – Drupal Backend Development to lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high-performance Drupal-based enterprise solutions.This role requires deep technical expertise in Drupal 9/10, a strong architectural mindset, and the ability to guide development teams through complex technical challenges.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale Drupal implementations and driving technical excellence across teams.Key Responsibilities• Define and own the architecture of Drupal-based platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.• Lead the design and development of custom Drupal modules, backend components, and API integrations.• Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices across development teams.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, frontend, QA, and product stakeholders.• Evaluate and integrate third-party services, APIs, and enterprise systems.• Drive performance optimization strategies including caching (Redis, Varnish), database tuning, and CDN integration.• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, version control strategies, and deployment workflows.• Mentor and guide senior and junior developers, conducting code reviews and technical workshops.• (Preferred) Lead deployments and performance tuning on Acquia Cloud or similar enterprise hosting platforms.Required Skills & Experience• 12+ years of experience in Drupal backend development, with at least 8+ years in a technical leadership or architect role.• Deep expertise in Drupal 8/9/10 core architecture, custom module development, and Drupal APIs.• Strong command of PHP 7/8, Composer, Symfony components, and MySQL/MariaDB.• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, JSON:API, and GraphQL integrations.• Proficiency in Drupal theming, Twig templating, HTML5, and CSS3.• Advanced knowledge of configuration management, caching strategies, and performance tuning.• Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and automated deployment pipelines.• Familiarity with Drush, Drupal Console, and modern development workflows.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable architecture.Preferred Qualifications• Experience with Acquia Cloud (Site Factory, Cloud IDE, Pipelines).• Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Behat).• Contributions to the Drupal open-source community or participation in Drupal.org initiatives.________________________________________EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.