Job Description
Company description Tremend is the newest global software engineering hub for Publicis Sapient
For over 20 years, the company has been infusing its advanced technical expertise into complex and innovative solutions that meet today's digital transformation needs and pave the way for a better and smarter future
By joining forces with Publicis Sapient we're accelerating the impact, providing a good mix of talented engineers, technology, continuous improvement, innovation, and R&D
Here, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your potential, powering up advanced software solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands
Embrace your passion for technology, creativity, and continuous improvement, and join us in making a difference through engineering
Overview Tremend is looking for a Drupal Specialist to join our team of bright thinkers and doers
You’ll use your problem-solving creativity to figure out our client’s most complex and challenging problems across different industries
We are on a mission to transform the world, and you will be instrumental in shaping how we do it with your ideas, thoughts, and solutions
Responsibilities: Architect, develop, and deploy enterprise-level Drupal 10/11 solutions, including custom modules, themes, and high-performance configurations
Design and implement decoupled/headless Drupal architectures, leveraging JSON:API or GraphQL to serve modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular)
Establish and enforce development best practices, including coding standards, rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation
Optimize application performance, security, and scalability for high-traffic, mission-critical websites
Mentor junior and mid-level developers on Drupal architecture, advanced development techniques, and modern web practices
Qualifications: Foundational Drupal 10/11 Expertise Proven professional Drupal development, with 7+ years experience, focused on Drupal 9/10/11
Mastery of Drupal 10/11 core APIs: Expert-level understanding and practical application of the Entity API, Plugin API, Form API, Render API, and the Theme Hooks system
Advanced Custom Module Development: Proven ability to build complex, maintainable custom modules from scratch, adhering to Drupal coding standards and architectural best practices
Layout Builder & Paragraphs: Extensive experience with Drupal's Layout Builder for flexible page layouts and the Paragraphs module for component-based content authoring
Must be able to create custom block types, layouts, and paragraph components
Media Library Management: Deep experience with Drupal's Media Library module, including creating custom media types, configuring sources, formatters, and integrating with third-party services (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo via oEmbed)
Workflows & Content Moderation: Proven experience implementing and customizing Drupal's Workflows and Content Moderation modules to manage complex editorial and publishing workflows
Configuration Management: Expert-level use of Drupal's Configuration Management system, including importing/exporting, using Configuration Split for environment-specific settings, and managing configuration in a team environment
Migrate API: Extensive experience with the Migrate API, Migrate Plus, Migrate Tools, and Migrate Upgrade for complex data migrations from diverse sources (databases, APIs, CSV/XML files)
Security: Deep understanding of Drupal's security model, the Security Team's advisory policy, and experience with security-related modules (e.g., Security Kit)
Must be proficient in writing secure code and conducting security reviews
Backend & Development Skills Expert-level proficiency in PHP 8.x, with a strong command of object-oriented programming, design patterns, modern PHP features (attributes, unions, enums), and performance optimization
Deep understanding of the Symfony framework components that underpin Drupal 10/11, including the Dependency Injection Container, Routing, YAML, Console, and Event Dispatcher
Advanced experience with Composer for dependency management, including handling complex dependency graphs, applying patches, and managing custom repositories
Strong SQL skills and experience with MySQL/PostgreSQL, including advanced query optimization, indexing strategies, and schema design
Proficiency in automated testing: Establishing and maintaining robust testing strategies using PHPUnit for unit and kernel tests, and Behat for functional/behavioral testing
API Development: Experience building and consuming REST/JSON:API or GraphQL endpoints, including custom resource plugins and GraphQL schema manipulation
Frontend & Decoupled Architecture Strong command of HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Component-Based Theming: Experience with component-based design systems and Twig templating, including preprocessing, theme suggestions, and integrating with frontend build tools
Decoupled Proficiency: Practical experience building and consuming Drupal APIs in a headless architecture, with a solid understanding of state management, authentication (Simple OAuth), and data fetching on the frontend
Familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and component library platforms (e.g., Storybook)
DevOps & Infrastructure Advanced knowledge of Git, including branching strategies (e.g., Gitflow), merging, and rebasing in a team environment
Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment of Drupal projects
Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and Docker Compose for consistent local development and deployment
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their core services (e.g., S3, CloudFront, RDS, Container Instances)
Experience with performance monitoring, logging, and debugging tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, Grafana, Xdebug)
Nice-to-have qualifications Acquia Certified Drupal 9+ Developer or equivalent certification
Experience with search integrations like Elasticsearch or Apache Solr
Strong understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2) and SEO best practices
Active contributions to the Drupal community (code, modules, documentation, presentations)
Experience with microservices architectures and API-first design principles
API Integration: Demonstrable experience integrating with third-party Generative AI service APIs, primarily OpenAI (GPT-4, DALL-E, Whisper) and Google Gemini
This includes handling authentication, managing API requests, and processing responses robustly
Drupal AI Modules: Hands-on experience with key Drupal contrib modules for AI, such as OpenAI, AI Connector (AI), Augmentor, and Drupal AI
Must be able to configure, extend, and troubleshoot these modules
Practical Implementation: Proven ability to implement AI-driven features within a content management context, including: Automated content generation, summarization, and rewriting
AI-powered integrations within CKEditor and other WYSIWYG editors
Intelligent content tagging, categorization, and metadata generation
Development of AI-powered chatbots or conversational interfaces
Prompt Engineering: Ability to design, test, and refine effective prompts to generate consistent, accurate, and contextually relevant outputs from Large Language Models (LLMs)
Data & Security Awareness: Understanding of the data privacy and security implications of sending content to external AI services and how to mitigate risks within a Drupal application
Additional information Besides an exciting job in a tremendous team, here's what you can expect: A fast-paced tech environment Continuous growth & learning Open feedback culture Room for own initiative & ideas Transparency about results & strategy Recognition & reward for hard work Working with a flexible schedule Medical subscription Meal tickets Extra vacation days - starting with 25 vacation days Many others perks