Backend Drupal Developer

Summary

Join New Era Technology, a global technology solutions provider with 4,500+ professionals, as a Backend Drupal Developer. This 6-month contract (with potential extension) remote position requires 5+ years of experience. You will design, develop, and maintain headless Drupal 9/10 backends, build APIs, and integrate with Elasticsearch. Collaboration with frontend teams and participation in Agile ceremonies are key. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in GraphQL, REST, JSON:API, and Drupal theming, along with strong problem-solving skills. New Era offers a collaborative, agile, and innovation-driven work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience using Drupal, especially in headless/decoupled environments
• Expertise in GraphQL, REST, and JSON:API
• Proven experience in custom module development, Drupal theming, and site building
• Strong understanding of Drupal caching, performance tuning, and security best practices
• Experience with Elasticsearch integration
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Git, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong eye for detail

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain headless Drupal 9/10 backends tailored for API-first environments
• Expose content and entities via GraphQL, REST, and JSON:API for seamless frontend integration
• Build and manage content structures including content types, fields, paragraphs, taxonomies, and view modes
• Create custom modules and plugins to extend Drupal’s core functionalities based on business requirements
• Integrate and configure Elasticsearch for fast and scalable content search
• Ensure multilingual support, SEO optimization, and WCAG-compliant accessibility
• Apply caching, performance tuning, and security best practices to APIs and backend services
• Collaborate closely with frontend teams to ensure smooth data integration and support component-driven development
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
• Conduct peer code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Next.js or other modern frontend frameworks
• Hands-on knowledge of Drupal 10 upgrades and migration best practices
• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience working on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO optimization strategies

Benefits

• Work remotely with a global tech leader
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge digital transformation projects
• Collaborative, agile, and innovation-driven work environment
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project continuity