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MERGE · 18 hours ago

Architect, Digital Engineering (Drupal Architect)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $148K/yr

7+ years exp

MERGE is a company that combines storytelling and technology to help clients tackle business challenges. As an Architect, Digital Engineering, you will be responsible for architecting and building enterprise-grade digital experiences on the Acquia Digital Experience Platform, transforming complex business requirements into robust solutions, and mentoring junior developers.

AppsCRMDigital MarketingE-CommerceHealth CareInformation TechnologySEOSocial MediaSocial Media ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Responsibilities

Independently lead the technical design and architecture for large-scale Drupal projects, defining the technology stack, module selection, and integration strategies to meet long-term business goals

Design and document robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions built for high-traffic, enterprise environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

Develop, enforce, and evangelize Drupal coding standards and development best practices across the team

Lead technical discovery workshops with clients and stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectural blueprints

Ensure all solutions adhere to enterprise-grade security protocols and meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards

Develop, customize, and extend custom and contributed Drupal modules, demonstrating expert-level knowledge of Drupal’s core APIs (Entity, Form, Render, Database, etc.)

Build and maintain sophisticated, component-based Drupal themes using Twig, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, translating UI/UX designs into fully responsive and accessible user interfaces

Architect and execute complex third-party integrations with enterprise systems such as CRMs, ERPs, and payment gateways using REST and GraphQL APIs

Act as the final escalation point for troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving the most complex technical issues, and optimize application performance through advanced caching strategies and database tuning

Own the end-to-end development lifecycle on the Acquia Cloud Platform, managing code deployments, and database/file synchronization across development, staging, and production environments

Mature and manage CI/CD workflows using Acquia Pipelines and Git/GitHub to automate testing, builds, and deployments

Perform and support Drupal and Acquia core, module, and security updates, ensuring the ongoing health, security, and stability of the platform

Leverage Acquia's full suite of developer tools, including Cloud IDE and logging services, to streamline development and accelerate troubleshooting

Act as a primary technical point of contact and a client-facing expert, effectively communicating complex technical solutions and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UX designers, project managers, and QA engineers, to ensure the seamless and successful delivery of projects

Mentor junior developers through constructive code reviews, pair programming sessions, and ongoing technical guidance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Contribute to the broader Drupal community through open-source projects, documentation, or knowledge sharing

Qualification

Drupal 9/10+PHPAcquia Cloud PlatformTechnical LeadershipCI/CDJavaScriptTwigOOP PrinciplesClient EngagementMentorshipProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsContinuous Learning

Required

7 to 9 years of professional Drupal development experience, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-traffic Drupal applications

3+ years in a technical leadership or architect role with demonstrated project ownership and mentoring responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience

Expert proficiency in Drupal 9/10+, with a deep understanding of its core architecture, key APIs (e.g., Entity, Form, Render), and hook system

Expert-level PHP skills, including modern Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and extensive experience with the underlying Symfony framework components

Strong, hands-on experience with the Acquia Cloud Platform, including Acquia Pipelines for CI/CD and related developer tools

Proficiency with headless/decoupled architectures and front-end technologies (JavaScript, Twig, CSS)

Strong leadership potential and excellent communication skills, with the proven ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proactive problem-solver with a passion for industry trends and a demonstrable commitment to continuous learning and professional growth

Direct experience interacting with clients or stakeholders in a technical lead, consulting, or primary point-of-contact capacity