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Photon

Technical Architect | Onsite

New York, NY · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with expertise in Drupal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development, particularly with Drupal-based ...

HCL America Inc.

Technical Architect

North Caldwell, NJ

$67 - $81/hr

This role requires deep architectural insight into Drupal, its module system, content modeling ... Drive technical execution of accessibility, SEO, privacy, compliance, and performance optimization ...

Photon

Technical Architect | Onsite

Dallas, TX · On-site

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with expertise in Drupal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development, particularly with Drupal-based ...

ACI Infotech

Drupal Architect

... a Technical Lead or Drupal architect. • Minimum Bachelor's Degree. • Deep knowledge of Drupal 8, key contributed modules and core API, and overall architecture. • Hands on experience in PHP ...

Pull Skil

Drupal Solution Architect

Woodbridge, CT · On-site

You will work closely with our IT teams and business leaders to establish requirements and technical plans for the future platform. As the Architect, you should have a solid understanding of Drupal ...

Pull Skil

Drupal Solution Architect

Woodbridge, CT

You will work closely with our IT teams and business leaders to establish requirements and technical plans for the future platform. As the Architect, you should have a solid understanding of Drupal ...

Logistics Management Institute

Overview ATIS is seeking an experienced Drupal CMS Architect / Senior Engineer to lead the design ... or related technical field; equivalent combination of education and relevant professional ...

InstantServe LLC

Drupal Developer/Architact

Define best practices for Drupal coding standards, architectural patterns, and deployment workflows. Development & Technical Leadership * Oversee custom module development, site building, theming ...

Makpar

Senior Drupal Architect/Lead Developer

We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity ... Makpar has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Drupal Architect / Lead Developer to join our ...

NuAxis LLC

Senior Drupal Architect

Washington, DC

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Senior Drupal Architect for a Full-Time position ... technical standards. * Review and remediate vulnerabilities identified in security scans and ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for drupal technical architect in the United States is $61.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.86 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDrupal Technical ArchitectDrupal Developer
ResponsibilitiesDesigns overall architecture, oversees technical strategy, ensures scalability and securityDevelops, codes, and tests Drupal modules and themes based on specifications
Required SkillsAdvanced Drupal knowledge, architecture design, project management, problem-solvingProficient in PHP, Drupal API, front-end development, debugging
CertificationsDrupal certifications, possibly PMP or related project management credentialsDrupal certifications, PHP certifications
Work EnvironmentLead technical projects, collaborate with stakeholders, architecture planningHands-on coding, feature development, bug fixing

The Drupal Technical Architect focuses on designing and overseeing the entire Drupal system architecture, ensuring it meets business needs. In contrast, the Drupal Developer primarily handles coding and implementing features within the existing architecture. Both roles require Drupal expertise, but the architect has a broader strategic and leadership role, while the developer is more hands-on with development tasks.

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Sr. Drupal Technical Lead/Architect

Sr. Drupal Technical Lead/Architect

Ariel Partners

New York, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Drupal Technical Lead/Architect to help lead the redesign and CMS migration of a large-scale government website to Drupal 10, hosted on Acquia Cloud. The project will span 9 months, with ongoing support afterward. This project involves high-governance environments with a strong focus on accessibility, structured content, and performance optimization.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the architectural design and development of the Drupal-based website.
  • Oversee the migration from legacy CMS to Drupal 10, ensuring smooth transition and minimal downtime.
  • Implement content modeling and selection of appropriate Drupal modules based on project requirements.
  • Ensure the proper configuration of Acquia Cloud hosting and deployment pipelines.
  • Optimize site performance, leveraging Drupal best practices and integrating Solr search, APIs, and other third-party tools.
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team, including developers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure the solution aligns with business and technical goals.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to a team of developers.
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG) and structured content requirements.
  • Engage in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues related to performance, security, and scalability.

Qualifications:
  • 7-10+ years of experience in Drupal development, with hands-on expertise in Drupal 8, 9, and 10.
  • Strong experience with Drupal architecture, content modeling, and module selection.
  • Expertise in Acquia Cloud hosting and deployment pipelines.
  • Proven track record of leading enterprise-level CMS rebuilds and content migrations (preferably involving 1000+ pages).
  • Experience with API integrations, Solr search, and performance optimization techniques in Drupal.
  • Comfortable working in high-governance environments, with public sector experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and structured content requirements.
  • Acquia-certified developers or equivalent certifications are a plus.
Desirable Experience:
  • Experience with large-scale content migrations, including complex data transformation and mapping.
  • Previous involvement in government or public sector Drupal projects.
  • Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD (Acquia preferred).

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenbergirozenberg@arielpartners.comat your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of:Integrityto do the right thing even when it hurts;Commitmentto the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners;Courageto take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit ofExcellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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