Senior Back-end Developer (Drupal) - Technology (ID: 2377)

As a Senior Back-end Developer (Drupal) at Truelogic, your primary responsibilities include writing and managing custom and contributed modules, deploying applications via CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security best practices are adhered to throughout the development process. Additionally, you will configure and manage essential modules like Views and Pathauto, working closely with both front-end developers and project managers to deliver a seamless user experience.

Truelogic seeks candidates with strong experience in Drupal, ideally with proficiency in Drupal versions 9 and 10. A solid foundation in PHP is essential. Familiarity with MySQL or MariaDB, experience configuring contributed modules, and a strong understanding of Drupal's security principles are also critical qualifications for this role.

In the role of Senior Back-end Developer (Drupal) at Truelogic, you play a vital part in crafting the back-end architecture of our projects. Your expertise ensures that our applications are not only functional but also secure and scalable, directly contributing to the success of our clients' digital transformation goals by generating high-quality, innovative solutions.

As a Senior Back-end Developer (Drupal) at Truelogic, you will work with a variety of tools and technologies including the Drupal framework, PHP, MySQL or MariaDB for database management, and CI/CD tools for deployment. You'll also leverage hosting platforms like Acquia to run your applications efficiently.

At Truelogic, the work culture is collaborative and innovation-driven. With a balanced team of 50% creatives and 50% engineers, you’ll find yourself in a forward-thinking environment that encourages you to explore new technologies and approaches to problem-solving, ultimately fostering both personal and professional growth.

When answering this question, be specific about the versions of Drupal you've used, such as 9 and 10, and describe the projects or functionalities you developed. Highlight your experience with custom module creation, core concepts, and any specific challenges you faced while working on these platforms.

In your response, mention key security practices, such as sanitization and proper access control. Discuss how you stay updated with Drupal security principles and the guidelines established by the Drupal Security Team, emphasizing any past experiences where you effectively implemented security measures.

Discuss your familiarity with version control systems like Git and how you use them in managing deployments. Share any experience you have with CI/CD pipelines and how they streamline your deployment processes while maintaining project integrity.

Use this opportunity to give a specific example of a complex issue you tackled with Drupal. Explain the problem, your methodology in addressing it, and the outcome. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and your ability to work under pressure.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of module management. Discuss how you identify which contributed modules to use and your experience in building custom modules. Highlight any strategies you use for module updates and maintenance.

Collaboration is key, so describe how you communicate with front-end developers to ensure a seamless user experience. Mention tools or practices that encourage teamwork, such as regular check-ins, shared documentation, or collaborative coding sessions.

Discuss your proficiency with MySQL or MariaDB, and talk about how you manage database interactions in your Drupal projects. Provide examples of how you’ve optimized database performance or handled migrations.

Share your methods for staying current in the technology landscape. This could include following Drupal community updates, attending webinars, participating in forums, or investing time in online courses that focus on new developments in Drupal and web technologies.

Your answer should detail the migration project, the methodologies employed, and the tools you used. Discuss the challenges faced and how you overcame them to ensure a smooth migration process.

To answer this, reflect on your passion for technology and innovation. Highlight what excites you about Truelogic’s projects, team dynamics, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the digital landscape.