Tech Lead / Architect (Drupal)

About the Client

Our client is a digital innovation and technology company that partners with global brands to design, build, and scale high-impact digital solutions. They work at the intersection of creativity and technology, delivering cutting-edge platforms, websites, and applications for enterprise clients across multiple industries. The company has established itself as a trusted technology partner, combining modern engineering practices with human-centered design. With strong funding and a growing portfolio of international clients, they offer long-term stability and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects.

Why join?

• Be part of a collaborative, globally distributed team.
• Lead challenging projects with well-known clients.
• Grow your career in a senior leadership position with real impact.

What You’ll Do

As Tech Lead / Architect, you’ll serve as the technical lead on complex Drupal projects while being the primary client-facing technical expert. You’ll:

• Oversee architecture and technical design for Drupal-based platforms and applications.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and delivery.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor in client meetings, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and developers to deliver high-quality, maintainable software.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to performance, security, and scalability standards.
• Identify and implement improvements in workflows, infrastructure, and development processes.

Role Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in Drupal development.
• Headless / decoupled Drupal experience, and Acquia certification (Drupal 10/11).
• Proven experience designing and implementing technical architecture for enterprise-level platforms.
• Experience in client-facing or consulting role, with excellent communication skills.
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end integration.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Solid knowledge of web standards, APIs, security, and performance optimization.
• Advanced English (written and spoken) for direct communication with international clients.

Tech Stack

• Core: Drupal, PHP
• Front-End: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, React or similar (preferred)
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, CI/CD tools
• Collaboration: Git, Jira, Slack, Agile/Scrum methodologies

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive USD-based compensation. Flexible schedule aligned with client needs. Opportunities for career growth and leadership development. Collaborative and multicultural team environment.