SENIOR DRUPAL DEVELOPER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Mai 29, 2025 - The Senior Drupal Developer has extensive experience in web development and Drupal programming with strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, XML, and JavaScript. This position demonstrates the ability to solve layout and technical challenges creatively while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and adhering to UI design principles. The senior developer also has a proven track record of managing multiple tasks efficiently and collaborating effectively with teams and clients.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Senior Drupal Developer Resume
- Drupal
- PHP
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- MySQL
- Git
- APIs
- Theme Development
- Module Development
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Collaboration
Summary of Senior Drupal Developer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Web Development with 6 years of Experience
- Experience developing with PHP, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, and SOAP/REST web services.
- Experience developing with Drupal or other content management frameworks, including demonstrated custom module development and theming.
- Deep knowledge of Drupal development norms and application architecture
- The ability to identify and understand user and organizational requirements and the context of use
- Must have experience in site building and large-scale migrations in Drupal.
- Working knowledge of a variety of production tools, technologies, and techniques for design and development, including IDEs, source control, build tools, and testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of usability/accessibility standards of user interface development to produce code compliant for Section 508 accessibility
- Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture, XML, SOAP, REST, JSON, and other Web Services technologies.
- Work experience with GIT both as developer and code merger.
- Experience in Code merger with multi-environment scenarios using GIT
- Work experience with more than one relational database management system, including MySQL.
2. BS in Computer Science with 9 years of Experience
- Experience in web application development with experience in Drupal application development
- Experience in Drupal 7, 8, and LAMP stack - PHP, MySQL, and HTML/CSS/AJAX/JavaScript
- Should have integration experience with Drupal with Travelclick, HYP3R, and Google Analytics
- Experience with Drupal architecture, best practices, and coding standards
- Experience with object-oriented design and data modeling
- Experience with third-party applications/tools and integration
- Experience with performance optimization of Drupal application
- Experience of DevOps, Dockers, Virtualization
- Experience with source/version control systems like GIT/ SVN
- Familiarity with user experience design principles and processes
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Strong time management and analytical/problem-solving abilities
3. BS in Cybersecurity with 8 years of Experience
- Web development work experience
- Must possess experience performing programming
- Must possess experience in Drupal
- Must have experience with HTML5, CSS3, and XML
- Experience working with Composer-based workflow
- Must have working experience with scripting and interface languages such as JavaScript, PHP, etc.
- Understanding of UI design principles of good usability, especially knowing when something is bad
- Demonstrated creative excellence in solving layout and technical challenges
- Knowledge and expertise with cross-browser compatibility issues (CSS, JavaScript, HTML5)
- A deep knowledge of the principles of content management systems (CMS)
- Demonstrate a willingness, interest, and aptitude to learn new technologies and skills
- A proven ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Strong communication (verbal and written) skills with other team members and clients
- The proven ability to manage time while working on a variety of tasks
4. BS in Software Engineering with 13 years of Experience
- Experience developing Drupal applications, and Drupal 8/9 experience, with Acquia Certification
- Good understanding of Acquia Site Studio and CI/CD tools like Circle CI, Acquia Pipelines, etc.
- Knowledge of Drupal Hosting Solutions like Acquia Cloud, Pantheon, AWS Cloud, Platform.sh
- Experience in leading a team of at least 2-3 software engineers
- Experience in driving design (technical and non-technical) decisions for modules developed.
- Experience working in a multi-discipline(User Experience, Site Developers, Drupal Developers, QA, etc.) environment
- Must have an understanding/experience in Drupal architecture, module design, configuration management, content type design, fundamentals around hooks, core APIs and Frameworks
- Able to write secure code following Drupal coding standards and security guidelines
- Understanding of Twig templating engine and ability to create themes leveraging popular contributed themes like Bootstrap
- Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3
- Understanding of OOTB caching concepts/features, Solr Search integrations, Cron Jobs, Distributions (e.g. Lightning)
- Well-versed with the Linux operating system and commands
- Ability to override the community/core modules features with hooks implementation
- Experience in working with GIT, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
5. BS in Information Technology with 12 years of Experience
- Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies, as well as agile project management
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, with solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products
- Institutional expertise and experience in Drupal 9 and large public-facing Federal sites, including solving complex platform delivery challenges
- User/customer experience testing expertise with large samples, and user-centered design experience with external customers
- Understanding of or experience with the application of Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery to Rebuild Trust in Government
- Experience with and understanding of SAFe® and Agile methodology
- Experience with High Impact Service Provider sites
- Experience with and understanding of the rural customer base
- Experience with cloud migration, support, and development
- Experience working with and briefing executive and senior leadership at agency and bureau level
- Technology/specialized skillsets including Drupal (front and back end), PHP, APIs, HTML, Javascript, Symfony, Vue.js, jQuery, React.js, ElasticSearch, Python, Docker, Rancher, Azure, theming/pattern libraries, ANDI, SiteImprove, Google Analytics, Pattern libraries
- Experience with Jira and Confluence Aleut Federal is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
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