Drupal PHP Developer Jobs
Drupal developer jobs are specialized roles for PHP professionals who build, customize, and maintain websites and applications using the powerful Drupal content management system (CMS). Drupal is known for its flexibility, security, and scalability, making it a popular choice for large enterprises, governments, and universities. As a Drupal developer, you will work within its extensive framework to create sophisticated digital experiences, going far beyond what is possible with a basic website builder.
What Drupal Developers Do
The day-to-day responsibilities of a Drupal developer can be diverse. Back-end focused developers spend their time writing custom modules in PHP to extend Drupal's core functionality, creating custom entities, or integrating with third-party APIs. This involves a deep understanding of Drupal's API, including its hook system, plugin architecture, and services. Site builders configure views, content types, and contributed modules to structure content, while front-end developers (themers) use Twig templates and CSS/JS to control the look and feel of the site, ensuring a responsive and accessible user experience.
Essential Skills for Drupal Roles
A successful Drupal developer needs a combination of general PHP skills and platform-specific knowledge:
- Strong proficiency in modern, object-oriented PHP.
- In-depth knowledge of the Drupal API for module development and customization.
- Experience with command-line tools like Composer for managing dependencies and Drush for site administration.
- Familiarity with the Twig templating engine for theming.
- Understanding of database design and SQL, typically with MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Experience with Git for version control is essential for team collaboration.
