Backend Drupal Developer

Duties

• Perform Drupal CMS configuration including content types, views, blocks, workflows, and backend administration
• Design and configure content type structures to support editorial workflows and migration activities
• Execute taxonomy and menu API proof-of-concept activities to support information architecture planning
• Support content audit and migration mapping efforts by documenting and implementing content structures
• Author and maintain Drupal Migrate API scripts for large-scale content migrations
• Provide manual content and page migration support as needed during implementation
• Implement and validate server-side 301 redirects to ensure seamless legacy-to-modernized site transitions
• Support backend integrations using REST APIs, JSON:API, and custom Drupal services
• Configure accessibility-related backend support including semantic markup, alt text handling, and ARIA attribute implementation
• Resolve backend defects identified during QA, accessibility testing, UAT, and production verification
• Provide backend technical documentation, governance artifacts, and integration design documentation
• Participate in deployment readiness and hyper-care support activities post-launch
• Collaborate with UX, frontend, content strategy, infrastructure, and project management teams throughout the engagement lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 4+ years of Drupal backend development experience
• Strong proficiency with PHP 8+ development
• Extensive experience configuring Drupal content types, Views, Blocks, and editorial workflows
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise-level 301 redirects at scale
• Experience supporting REST APIs, JSON:API integrations, and custom backend services
• Experience supporting WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance within Drupal implementations
• Familiarity with Maryland DoIT deployment standards and HIPAA-aware workflows preferred
• Acquia Certified Backend Developer certification preferred
• Experience with Drupal core or contributed module development preferred