Lead Drupal Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Drupal Developer based in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the technical development of innovative, high-impact digital experiences for major brands, primarily using Drupal and other open-source technologies. You will take ownership of project architecture, technical direction, and delivery quality while working closely with clients and project managers to turn business needs into effective technical solutions. A unique aspect of this position is the use of AI-powered autonomous development agents to accelerate coding and streamline workflows. You will guide these agents, review their output, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that every deliverable meets the highest engineering standards. Combining hands-on development with technical leadership, you will oversee releases and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of software development within a fully remote, collaborative, and fast-paced digital agency environment.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as the technical lead and primary technical point of contact for multiple CMS development projects, primarily focused on Drupal.
• Collaborate directly with clients and project managers to gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical specifications, acceptance criteria, and development tickets.
• Define and own project architecture and technical direction, including content modeling, module selection, integrations, performance optimization, hosting, and infrastructure decisions.
• Direct and manage autonomous AI-powered development agents, ensuring they remain productive, aligned with project requirements, and effectively integrated into development workflows.
• Review, test, and validate all AI-generated code and deliverables against technical specifications, project requirements, and established development standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues when AI-generated solutions do not meet expectations, refining specifications, adjusting technical approaches, and writing code directly when necessary.
• Take full responsibility for code quality and act as the final technical checkpoint before deliverables move to quality assurance and client review.
• Manage production releases and deployment cycles, ensuring that all releases are personally reviewed and executed by human developers.
• Estimate development effort, assess technical complexity, and contribute to project planning and resource allocation.
• Work closely with project managers to organize Agile sprints, prioritize development tickets, monitor progress, and coordinate releases.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for internal teams and client handoffs.
• Conduct code reviews and support continuous integration and production deployment processes across platforms such as Acquia and Pantheon.
• Contribute to the evolution of AI-assisted development practices by improving specifications, automation processes, and autonomous agent workflows.
• Promote engineering best practices, maintain high-quality development standards, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful client projects.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of overall software engineering experience, including 2–3 or more years working as a Senior Developer or Technical Lead on large-scale projects.
• At least 5 years of hands-on Drupal development experience, with strong knowledge of modern CMS architecture, development standards, and best practices.
• Previous experience working in a digital agency or a similar client-facing development environment.
• Practical experience using AI-powered coding assistants or autonomous development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Devin, or equivalent solutions.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code, identify potential weaknesses, verify technical quality, and take ownership of deliverables regardless of who or what produced them.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical issues and identify effective solutions.
• Experience with Headless CMS architectures and modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, particularly React and Next.js.
• At least 2–3 years of experience translating client business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience collaborating with project managers on sprint planning, ticket refinement, project organization, and release coordination.
• Proven ability to create clear technical documentation for development teams and client-facing handoffs.
• Experience with code reviews, continuous integration, and production releases using platforms such as Acquia or Pantheon.
• Strong knowledge of Git workflows, branching strategies, and Git Flow.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact directly with clients, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• A collaborative mindset, strong sense of accountability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• A proactive, results-oriented approach, combined with curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to engineering excellence.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family First Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank.
• Fully remote working arrangements, with up to 100% telecommuting flexibility.
• Flex Fridays to support work-life balance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching.
• Charitable contribution matching and/or community service hours.
• End-of-year performance-based bonuses.
• Annual company retreats and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Company culture events, including trivia sessions and team lunches.
• Dedicated professional development budget to support continuous learning and career growth.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values empathy, accountability, excellence, integrity, curiosity, and diverse perspectives.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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