Lead Drupal Developer

Third and Grove

. Serve as the technical lead and primary technical point of contact on CMS projects, primarily Drupal .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Drupal development and CMS architecture, with a strong ability to lead technical projects and manage client relationships. Proficient in utilizing AI coding agents and Agile methodologies to enhance development processes and deliver high-quality solutions.

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Drupal DevelopmentAI Coding Agents ExperienceAgile MethodologyJavaScript FrameworksTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

CMS ArchitectureContent ModelingModule SelectionPerformance OptimizationCode ReviewsContinuous IntegrationGit ProcessesHeadless CMSDevelopment AutomationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Team-Player MindsetCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AcquiaPantheonReactNext.jsClaude CodeCursorCopilotDevin

Industry Keywords

Digital AgencyProject ManagementTechnical SpecificationsRelease ManagementOpen-Source Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalJavaScriptNext.jsReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical lead and primary technical point of contact on CMS projects, primarily Drupal
Work directly with clients and project managers to gather requirements and translate them into specifications, acceptance criteria and development tickets
Own project architecture and technical direction, including content modeling, module selection, integrations, performance, hosting and infrastructure
Direct and manage TAG's autonomous development agents using Claude-based processes and tooling
Review and verify agent-produced work against requirements and TAG standards
Troubleshoot agent failures by diagnosing issues, correcting specifications or approaches, and writing code when appropriate
Perform code releases and manage release cycles
Estimate the level of effort required for development work
Improve development automation, specifications and agent workflows based on project learnings
Work on open-source technology projects for major brands in a fast-paced, multi-project environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years' overall engineering experience, including 2-3+ years as the lead or senior developer on large projects
5+ years of deep Drupal experience and in-depth knowledge of modern CMS architectural standards
Experience in a development role at a digital agency
Experience using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, Devin or similar) for real project work
Ability to own and verify the quality of code not personally written
Headless CMS experience
Experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React and Next.js
2-3+ years' experience working with clients to turn business requirements into technical specifications
2-3+ years' experience with Agile methodology, sprint planning, ticket refinement and release organization
2-3+ years' experience creating technical documentation for internal teams and client handoff
2-3+ years' experience with code reviews, continuous integration and production releases on platforms such as Acquia or Pantheon
Strong command of Git processes and experience with Git Flow
Team-player mindset and willingness to communicate with people
Commitment to development best practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer paid health, vision and dental insurance
Life and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Family First PTO Bank
Up to 100% remote / telecommute
Flex Fridays
Paid vacation
401k with up to 4% match
Charitable matches and/or community service hours
End of year merit-based bonuses
Annual company retreat with absolutely no trust falls
Company culture events such as trivia and team lunches
Professional development budget