CFA Institute · 15 hours ago
Senior Drupal Developer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expCFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics, seeking a Senior Drupal Developer to design, build, and enhance Drupal applications that support their digital strategy. The role involves collaborating within an agile team to deliver high-quality digital experiences and mentoring junior developers.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Design, develop, configure, and unit test Drupal applications following standard software development lifecycle practices
Deliver project outcomes with high quality, on schedule, and with minimal supervision
Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules, themes, and integrations
Contribute to and uphold established Drupal and organizational coding standards and best practices
Design technical solutions aligned with reference architecture, security standards, and performance requirements
Ensure Drupal components are properly packaged, versioned, deployed, and maintained across environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on major releases, enhancements, and operational support activities
Develop a strong understanding of business processes and clearly communicate the technical and operational impact of solutions
Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing, documentation, and team enablement
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify risks and escalate technical or delivery issues appropriately
Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of Drupal platforms
Responsible for working within a larger team on major releases, enhancements, and operational support
Escalates issues throughout process as appropriate
Accountable for understanding business objectives, translating them into application design, transitioning the application into production and providing maintenance and support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in software architecture and development
Minimum 3 years relevant experience working with Sitecore 8+
Strong proficiency in PHP, Drupal APIs, and Drupal core and contributed modules
Experience with Drupal theming using Twig, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Demonstrated experience with Drupal site building, configuration management, and content modeling
Experience designing and implementing integrations using RESTful APIs and web services
Familiarity with Drupal security best practices and performance optimization techniques
Experience with source control systems (e.g., Git) and modern branching strategies
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Experience with cloud-hosted Drupal platforms (e.g., Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, Azure, or similar) is a plus
Understanding of containerization and local development tools (e.g., Docker, DDEV, Lando) is a plus
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Extensive experience in the following disciplines - Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Object Oriented Programming, Quality Assurance, and Branch Management
Functional experience in all phases of the development lifecycle a must including requirements gathering, development, testing, implementation and support
Must be detail-oriented with the ability to work within a structured cross-functional team on complex and dynamic projects using Agile methodology
Experience in project delivery, with skills necessary to interpret what is needed for the success of a project and to create appropriate schedules for timely delivery
Fluency in English required, knowledge of additional languages would be useful
Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation
Preferred
Experience with cloud-hosted Drupal platforms (e.g., Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, Azure, or similar) is a plus
Understanding of containerization and local development tools (e.g., Docker, DDEV, Lando) is a plus
Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus
A 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan
A comprehensive medical benefits package
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
Generous leave and time off
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible work options
Wellness, education, and support programs
Company
CFA Institute
Our members and charterholders advance market integrity, trust, and transparency in their professions to build more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous societies.
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Margaret Franklin, CFA
President and CEO
Andrew Rome, JD, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer
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