Drupal Backend Developer

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Senior Drupal Engineer [Backend] Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid T,W,TH Office & M/F Remote) ARC Group is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Drupal Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding global communication company based in Toronto, Ontario. Our client, an award-winning communication solutions provider, boasts a substantial customer base exceeding 10,000 globally and is poised for continuous growth. We are on the lookout for a Senior Drupal Engineer who is passionate about coding and eager to contribute to the development of exceptional products for a worldwide market. This position presents a unique opportunity for direct employment with our esteemed client, offering not only a competitive salary but also an array of excellent benefits and a positive work culture. The role further provides a hybrid work schedule, with three days spent in the office and two days working remotely (specifically, Mondays and Fridays). It's important to note that this is a direct hire opportunity, and we are exclusively considering candidates who do not require sponsorship now or in the future. To streamline the application process, we kindly request that candidates seeking representation through a C2C (bench recruiter) refrain from applying. Your understanding of this requirement is greatly appreciated. :

• Design and develop a highly scalable CMS platform utilizing Drupal 9/10, ensuring optimal performance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in LAMP stack development, implementing core and contributed modules, and crafting custom modules within the Drupal framework to uphold the functionality of the multi-site platform.
• Take a leadership role in translating business requirements into meticulously designed and documented software components, leveraging PHP/LAMP technologies.
• Lead the research, design, and development of innovative or enhanced applications, systems, and programs that align with business objectives or performance improvement goals.
• Create comprehensive design and project requirements, encompassing both preliminary and firm estimates of system needs, benefits, personnel, costs, timelines, etc., for thorough review by management.
• Collaborate in the review of feature documentation, actively contributing to breaking down all features into manageable stories for the team backlog.
• Engage in all facets of the software application development lifecycle, placing a strong emphasis on architecture, design, quality, code reviews, and successful implementation.
• Bring experience in working with the SAFe Agile Software development lifecycle and processes to the team.
• Stay current with evolving products, development tools, industry trends, and methodologies, integrating relevant advancements into system platforms.
• Undertake both independent and collaborative development of solutions for complex problems, demonstrating versatility in addressing challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field is required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Over 10 years of professional experience as a Drupal engineer with a degree in computer science or a comparable qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of Drupal architecture and Symfony, including modules, themes, hooks, the Drupal API, and the database layer.
• Extensive experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and object-oriented PHP) for over 10 years.
• Over 7 years of hands-on experience in developing Drupal applications, including custom module development using the Drupal API system and hooks from major Drupal core systems.
• Strong expertise in Twig, Configuration Management, Panels, Views, Features, and Rules, along with other contributed modules.
• Proficient in Drupal 9/10 with front-end and back-end development of custom modules.
• 5+ years of experience with Acquia.
• Familiarity with Varnish, Memcache, Redis, APM tools, Amazon ElastiCache, Apache Solr, and Google Custom Search.
• Proficient in Git, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience in designing and developing system architectures, including defining key capabilities and performance requirements.
• Excellent spoken and written English (minimum C1/C2 desired).
• Practical experience in applying agile methodologies.
• Demonstrates a responsible, independent, and solution-oriented working style based on a comprehensive understanding of respective problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing and delivering large-scale websites.
• Familiarity with Agile Software development and Agile methodology.
• Proficiency in CSS, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, web services, and web application development.
• Experience in DevSecOps, Docker, Composer, NPM, and Drupal Console.
• Expertise in SEO, Analytics & Structured data analysis, and optimization.
• Experience with Continuous Integration & deployment tools.
• Familiarity with vulnerability testing tools like Qualys & Veracode.
• Experienced in Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Acquia Certified Backend Specialist is a plus.
• Experience with AWS is a plus.

Would you like to know more about this great opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to Suresh Gaddala by emailing him at View email address on ca.edajobs.com , or call View phone number on ca.edajobs.com. You can also apply online and view all our open positions at . ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We have achieved this by understanding both our candidate's and client's needs and goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed. ARC Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Would you like to know more about our new opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to Suresh Gaddala at View email address on ca.edajobs.com, or apply online while viewing all of our open positions at ARC Group is a Forbes-ranked a top 20 recruiting and executive search firm working with clients nationwide to recruit the highest quality technical resources. We have achieved this by understanding both our candidate's and client's needs and goals and serving both with integrity and a shared desire to succeed. ARC Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Position offered by “No Fee agency.”

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