Senior Drupal Developer (Contract)

Duration: 3-month contract, with potential for extension or full-time conversion based on performance and business needs. This is a temporary role expected to be up to 40 hours/week.

The Contract Senior Drupal Developer will work closely with 829 Studios’ client services and project teams to architect, build, and maintain Drupal websites. This role combines hands-on technical execution with strategic consultation, leveraging deep Drupal expertise to deliver performant, accessible, and visually polished web experiences.

Drupal Development & Implementation

• Build, configure, and maintain Drupal sites using best practices for theming, module development, and content architecture.
• Develop and customize Drupal themes to match design specifications and ensure responsiveness.
• Implement and maintain custom modules, views, and content types.
• Manage site migrations and deployments, ensuring stability, performance, and SEO integrity.
• Maintain Drupal core and contributed modules for security and compatibility.

Performance, Accessibility & Integrations

• Optimize sites for speed, scalability, and accessibility compliance (WCAG).
• Integrate Drupal with RESTful APIs and third-party tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Tag Manager).
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end and back-end issues.

Collaboration & Consulting

• Collaborate with Account Managers, Project Managers, Designers, and other team members to translate business goals into technical solutions.
• Participate in technical planning, estimating, and documentation.
• Provide guidance on Drupal best practices, site architecture, and maintainability.
• Ensure smooth deployments and stable releases.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of professional web development experience, with a strong focus on Drupal.
• Proven experience building and maintaining custom Drupal websites (themes, modules, configuration, deployment).
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Deep understanding of Drupal site building, configuration management, and content modeling.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks and CSS libraries (e.g., Tailwind).
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance optimization best practices.
• Experience integrating Drupal with APIs and third-party services.
• Ability to translate design files (Figma, Adobe, etc.) into pixel-perfect, responsive themes.
• DevOps abilities for basic server diagnostics and maintenance (e.g., debugging caching issues, importing databases).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with headless Drupal or decoupled CMS approaches is a plus.

Hourly Rate Range: $35-$55/hour

Compensation is determined by experience, demonstrated skills, and current market conditions.