Senior Drupal/PHP Web Developer

Permanent Position · Remote · 32–40 hours per week, full-time preferred

At PROGRESSIVE digital, we specialize in developing and maintaining robust websites and platforms for higher education institutions, research organizations, and public administration. We are actively seeking a skilled Drupal and PHP Developer to join our team. In this role, you will independently develop solutions and serve as a key technical contact for our clients.

Important: This position requires several years of practical Drupal development experience and excellent German language skills for independent client consultations and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into existing Drupal projects, enhancing custom modules and themes, and resolving bugs.
• Engage with clients in German to discuss requirements, estimate project effort, explain technical possibilities and risks, and coordinate project milestones.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and testing, preparing for deployments. This includes developing rollback plans for changes.
• Document critical decisions and project knowledge to ensure team collaboration and continuity.
• Collaborate effectively with design, UX, project management, and external development partners during implementation phases.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Extensive practical experience in Drupal and PHP development, including work with custom-adapted, existing installations. Please provide specific project examples demonstrating your Drupal expertise and personal contributions. General PHP or other CMS experience alone is not sufficient.
• Excellent German language skills (written and spoken) are essential for independently leading technical client discussions and workshops, as well as clarifying requirements and technical decisions in writing.
• Proficiency with Git and Composer, coupled with experience in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Proven ability to accurately estimate development tasks and make sound technical decisions.

Additionally Helpful

• English language proficiency for collaborating with our international development partners.
• Experience with hosting environments and automated regression testing.

Benefits

We are at the forefront of integrating AI tools in development and seek a proactive individual eager to shape these innovative workflows. Your deep understanding of code and meticulous verification of results are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas on development methodologies, testing strategies, and team collaboration.

This is a remote position. While living in or near Cologne is a plus, it is not a prerequisite.

To apply, please submit your profile or resume along with one to two relevant project examples. We are particularly interested in your personal development contributions and client-facing experience. Kindly include your preferred start date, desired weekly hours, and salary expectations. A cover letter is not required.