Drupal developer

Tasks Description

Following tasks will be performed by external service provider:

• Development and Maintenance

  • Develop, maintain, and optimise Drupal 10 back-end functionalities

  • Build and customize Twig templates for Drupal

  • Implement and optimise existing Commission modules (“OpenEuropa” components) or build scalable, secure, and performant custom ones based on business needs and following Drupal coding standards

  • Develop and maintain CKEditor custom components

  • Implement data structures such as content types, views, blocks, taxonomies, and entity references

  • Integrate RESTful APIs, including content synchronisation and dynamic data visualisation

  • Support multilingual setups

  • Optimise performance and scalability of the platform

• Platform Operations and Support

  • Troubleshoot and resolve back-end bugs, performance issues and integration mismatches

  • Support deployment and environment management (e.g. local/ACC/PROD)

  • Document development, deployment, and configuration procedures

• Collaboration and Agile processes

  • Use GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows

  • Manage work in JIRA or similar ticketing systems following Agile/Scrum methodologies

  • Participate in scrum meetings, technical reviews, sprint planning, and knowledge-sharing activities

  • Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and end-users

Requirements:

• Knowledge and Skills:

  • Drupal Back-End Expertise

    • Proven experience with Drupal 9/10/11

    • Strong command of PHP and Symfony components

    • Experience with Drupal configuration management, using Drush, Composer, and Git

    • Familiarity with custom entities, field types, plugins, hooks, and services

    • Understanding of multilingual setups, translation workflows, and editorial permission structures

    • Knowledge of Drupal security practices

  • Drupal Front-End Expertise

    • Experience theming Drupal using Twig, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

    • Ability to transfer wireframes into functional, responsive, and accessible interfaces

    • Understanding of accessibility requirements (e.g., WCAG) and user-centered design principles

  • API and Integration

    • Experience integrating RESTful APIs in Drupal

  • Database and Performance

    • Experience working with MySQL

    • Familiarity with performance optimization

  • DevOps and Version Control

    • Experience using GitLab and related CI/CD pipelines

    • Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools

    • Ability to work across multiple environments and ensure smooth deployment cycles

  • Collaboration and Documentation

    • Experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile workflows

    • Ability to document technical procedures and development choices clearly

    • Skilled in estimating work, managing priorities, and delivering under deadlines

  • Soft Skills

    • Very good communication skills

    • Flexibility to adapt to fast-evolving requirements and technologies

    • Strong problem-solving mindset

    • Proactive in identifying risks and suggesting technical improvements

• Specific Expertise:

  • At least 5 years of specific expertise in Drupal development

  • At least 2 years of experience in PHP, Twig, and Drupal theming

  • At least 2 years of experience working with multilingual/multisite Drupal platforms

• Certifications & Standards:

  • Acquia Certified Drupal Developer or equivalent Drupal certification