Job description
Join New Era Technology, where _People First_ is at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.
At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.
If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.
🌐 Job Title: Backend Drupal Developer (Headless CMS / API Integration)
📍 Location: Remote
🕒 Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension)
💼 Experience: 5+ years
About New Era Technology
At New Era Technology (www.neweratech.com), we are a global technology solutions provider serving customers across diverse industries. With a team of over 4,500+ professionals in more than 80 offices worldwide, we deliver secure, reliable, and scalable digital solutions. Our collaborative approach enables innovation and transformation for clients by integrating technology seamlessly into their operations. Join us to be a part of a company that values talent, innovation, and the future of digital technology.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Backend Drupal Developer with a strong background in Headless CMS architecture and API integration to join our remote team on a 6-month contract basis. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable backend systems using Drupal 9⁄10, enabling high-performance API consumption for modern frontend applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain headless Drupal 9⁄10 backends tailored for API-first environments.
Expose content and entities via GraphQL, REST, and JSON:API for seamless frontend integration.
Build and manage content structures including content types, fields, paragraphs, taxonomies, and view modes.
Create custom modules and plugins to extend Drupal’s core functionalities based on business requirements.
Integrate and configure Elasticsearch for fast and scalable content search.
Ensure multilingual support, SEO optimization, and WCAG-compliant accessibility.
Apply caching, performance tuning, and security best practices to APIs and backend services.
Collaborate closely with frontend teams to ensure smooth data integration and support component-driven development.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
Conduct peer code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality and documentation.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of backend development experience using Drupal, especially in headless/decoupled environments.
Expertise in GraphQL, REST, and JSON:API.
Proven experience in custom module development, Drupal theming, and site building.
Strong understanding of Drupal caching, performance tuning, and security best practices.
Experience with Elasticsearch integration.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Git, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong eye for detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Next.js or other modern frontend frameworks.
Hands-on knowledge of Drupal 10 upgrades and migration best practices.
Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience working on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO optimization strategies.
Why Join Us?
Work remotely with a global tech leader.
Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge digital transformation projects.
Collaborative, agile, and innovation-driven work environment.
Potential for contract extension based on performance and project continuity.
Interested candidates can share their updated resumes with [email protected]
Join New Era Technology and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of digital experiences!
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