Web Developer

About The Company Axon Moore is a reputable recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. Known for its commitment to excellence and personalized service, Axon Moore has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions tailored to clients’ unique needs. With a focus on technology, finance, and executive roles, the company prides itself on fostering long-term relationships and supporting career growth for its candidates. Their dedicated team of recruitment specialists ensures a seamless hiring process, providing expert guidance and insights to both clients and candidates throughout every stage of the recruitment journey.

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Drupal Technical Lead to join our client’s dynamic web development team. This is a pivotal role that involves leading the technical architecture and development of enterprise-level Drupal-based platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and high-performing. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely with occasional travel to Birmingham, London, Cardiff, or Swansea, providing flexibility and a chance to engage with diverse projects. The position is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent role, offering stability and career progression within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with extensive experience in Drupal development, particularly with Drupal 10 and above. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Certifications related to Drupal or web development technologies will be considered advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in PHP, modern front-end frameworks such as TypeScript, Twig, and Tailwind CSS, and have hands-on experience with source control tools like Git. Knowledge of cloud hosting platforms such as AWS or Azure, and familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, will be highly beneficial. Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior team members are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of enterprise-level Drupal applications, ensuring they meet high standards of security, accessibility, and performance.
• Design and implement complex backend systems utilizing PHP and Drupal 10+ frameworks, integrating modern front-end solutions with TypeScript, Twig, and Tailwind CSS.
• Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and promoting best practices in development processes.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Manage source control and deployment workflows using Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins to ensure streamlined development and release cycles.
• Utilize tools such as Composer, Drush, and DDEV for dependency management and environment setup, ensuring efficient development workflows.
• Support SEO strategies and web accessibility standards to enhance user experience and compliance.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate ongoing maintenance and team knowledge sharing.
• Participate actively in Agile development environments, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and project planning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to 40,000 per annum, reflecting your skills and experience.
• The opportunity to take on a leading technical role within an established and innovative web development team.
• Work with the latest Drupal technologies and development practices, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop other team members, gaining leadership experience and enhancing team cohesion.
• Engage in a varied role that combines technical leadership, architecture design, and hands-on development tasks.
• Flexible remote working arrangement with occasional travel to project locations across the UK.
• Supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.

Equal Opportunity

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