Drupal Developer - Freelance

VML, North America

Location: Hybrid//Remote

SUMMARY

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

At VML we’re reframing traditional planning for a more connected age. We have assembled a talented and diverse team of experts and are looking for a Senior Planner who will be an active part of this growing global group.

As part of a team of engineers, the Drupal developer at VML will find themselves as an essential contributor to the construction of client projects that they find themselves on. Our Drupal developers need to be more than just a programmer, we are looking for problem solvers and technical enthusiasts. Someone that is up to facing the highest challenges by creatively finding solutions, adapting to unforeseen requirements, learning new technology and sometimes just plowing through. Duties for our developers include producing code that adheres to established development protocols and bests practices as defined by our technology department. They are also expected to participate in a team environment to determine scopes, estimate tasks and promote solutions. Other key duties include evaluating emerging technologies, performing proof of concepts, documenting recommendations and contributing to our constantly evolving best practices. It is also expected that as a self-starter, our developers will be able to balance priorities across all aspects of the system development life cycle, which will encompass both support of legacy products as well as new green field development.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborating with management, departments and customers to identify end-user requirements and specifications
2. Designing algorithms and workflows to create new software applications and backend systems
3. Producing efficient and elegant code based on requirements
4. Testing and deploying programs and applications
5. Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software
6. Compiling and assessing user feedback to improve application performance
7. Observing user feedback to recommend improvements to existing solutions
8. Developing technical documentation to guide future development projects
9. Participates in Code Reviews
10. Participates in Agile ceremonies as an active contributor.

Requirements

1. 4+ years of in-depth experience utilizing object-oriented programming
2. Proven experience as an Application Developer
3. Familiarity with architectural styles and design patterns
4. Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
5. Comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies
6. Effectively work on multiple tasks against shifting priorities
7. Rapidly absorbs complex technical and/or conceptual information
8. Anticipate issues and provide solutions for complex problems
9. Possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills

Competencies

1. At least 4 years prior experience as a PHP developer with proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
2. Experience with Drupal, including experience with application framework (e.g. Laravel, Symfony) a plus.
3. Experience with Drupal's open-source ecosystem of modules.
4. Familiarity with implementing and deploying solutions via CI/CD pipeline tools
5. Familiar with using git within a team structure
6. A good understanding of best practices related to website builds (e.g. SEO, accessibility, performance)
7. An understanding of secure code that conforms to Drupal's PHP and JavaScript style guide.
8. Other experience that distinguishes candidates includes:
9. Experience with an application framework such as Laravel or Symfony.
10. Experience with frontend JavaScript frameworks such as Vue or React
11. Experience designing and developing REST APIs
12. Acquia Developer Certifications

The hourly compensation for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60 per hour to $85 per hour. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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