Drupal Architect — Sterling, VA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Drupal Application Architect with 10+ years of hands-on experience in web application development, Drupal, PHP, AWS, and Kubernetes.

The candidate will lead the migration of an existing multisite Drupal platform from Acquia BLT to a scalable build and deployment approach. The role will also involve designing and implementing Kubernetes-based architecture on AWS to improve application hosting, scalability, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Drupal platform migration from Acquia BLT to a modern build and deployment approach.

• Design and implement Kubernetes-based architecture on AWS.

• Develop and maintain Drupal applications, custom modules, and multisite environments.

• Work with PHP frameworks, particularly Symfony.

• Configure and manage Docker-based Drupal environments and Drupal VM.

• Integrate third-party APIs and RESTful web services.

• Develop scalable and high-performance web applications.

• Conduct application performance benchmarking, profiling, and optimization.

• Collaborate with DevOps, development teams, and business stakeholders.

• Establish technical standards, architecture policies, and implementation strategies.

• Communicate technical solutions and recommendations to executive leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Minimum 10+ years of hands-on web application development experience.

• Strong expertise in Drupal CMS and PHP development.

• Experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes architecture.

• Hands-on experience with Acquia environments and Acquia BLT.

• Experience with Docker-based Drupal VM and Drupal multisite architecture.

• Knowledge of PHP frameworks such as Symfony.

• Experience with Angular, React, Next.js, or Node.js.

• Knowledge of SASS, Gulp, Grunt, Webpack, or similar build tools.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, web services, and system integrations.

• Experience with application scalability, performance optimization, and distributed systems.

• Excellent communication, technical leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Drupal and AWS certifications.

• Experience migrating Drupal applications from Acquia BLT.

• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and DevOps practices.

• Experience with enterprise-level web application development.

• Experience with regulatory compliance and technical policy development.

• Ability to present technical solutions to executive leadership.