Lead the development and maintenance of complex Drupal applications, implementing features, managing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior developers.
Job Title Drupal Developer Location (s) Cochin/TVM Years of Experience 3-5 YEARS Job Description
- We are seeking a Senior Drupal Developer with 4+ years of experience to lead the development, customization, and maintenance of complex Drupal-based applications. This role requires a backend-heavy full-stack professional who can architect enterprise-grade solutions while ensuring high performance, security, and a seamless user experience. You will be responsible for the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from initial architecture and custom module development to automated deployment and server optimization.
- What You'll Be Doing
- • Design and implement new features, establishing the website's architecture and ensuring high availability.
- • Create and maintain custom Drupal modules and themes following best practices and PSR coding standards.
- • Collaborate with designers to turn responsive designs into high-performance Twig templates and working HTML/CSS.
- • Implement robust data management solutions, including third-party API integrations and external services.
- • Optimize modules for maximum speed and scalability. Manage security updates and ensure compliance across all Drupal installations.
- • Conduct thorough code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers and trainees to maintain code maintainability.
- • Manage CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows to ensure stable and frequent releases.
- What We're Looking For
- • 4–8 years of hands-on experience in Drupal and PHP implementations within a LAMP/WAMP environment.
- • Deep proficiency in Drupal 8/9/10+, including advanced site building with Views, Paragraphs, and Layout Builder.
- • Expert-level knowledge of PHP (8.x), Symfony components, and SQL database management using MySQL or MariaDB.
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- Additional Skills Considered a Plus
- • Experience with Acquia Site Studio or other Acquia-related cloud services.
- • Knowledge of decoupled/headless Drupal using React or Next.js.
- • Familiarity with enterprise search tools like Apache Solr or Elasticsearch.
- • Experience with Drupal multisite setup and management.
- • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- • Proactive attitude and a strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- • Proven ability to work collaboratively within an Agile/Scrum team.Work with data governance specialists to implement and enforce data policies and
Role & Responsibilities
- Strong skills in responsive design using HTML5, CSS3 (SASS), Twig templating, JavaScript (ES6+), and jQuery.
- • Expertise in essential development tools including Git for version control, Composer for dependency management, and Drush for CLI tasks.
- • Familiarity with managing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing automated testing with PHPUnit or Behat.
At IBS Software, you can look forward to:
- Gaining deep domain expertise in the (TTL) Travel, Transportation & Logistics domain
- Working with the latest technologies & cutting edge tools to redefine the travel sector
- Enjoying the many benefits of a stable SaaS based product company
- Partnering with some of the biggest airlines, busiest airports, top tour & cruise providers, well known hotel chains, and large energy companies to augment their mission-critical operations
- A diverse, global work culture with some of the brightest minds in the industry
- A competitive benefits package, flexible work life polices, transparent rewards & recognitions, continuous learning and development, medical benefits, and fun at work policies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
IBS Software is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law.
IBS Software Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
RMZ Millenia Business Park II, Campus – 5, 9th Floor, No.143, Dr. M.G.R. Road, , , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600096
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