Drupal Web Developer (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Role Description

The American University of Sharjah's Department of ICT & IT Security is seeking a skilled Drupal 10/11 Developer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, detail-oriented developer who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys tackling complex challenges in portal development and enterprise digital services.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain enterprise-grade Drupal 10/11 portals and applications.
Create and extend custom modules to enhance functionality and integrate external systems.
Optimize application performance using caching, database indexing, and best coding practices.
Implement secure authentication and access control (OAuth, SSO solutions).
Migrate existing applications from legacy versions (Drupal 7/8/9) to Drupal 10/11, ensuring data integrity.
Integrate APIs and web services (REST, GraphQL) to facilitate external system communication.
Enhance UX/UI by implementing responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces using modern front-end frameworks.
Troubleshoot and resolve Drupal-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
Maintain technical documentation for modules, configurations, and development workflows.
Stay up to date with the latest technological trends, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in design, Computer Science, or a related field.
Acquia Certified Developer certification and proficiency in the English language are mandatory requirements for this role.
Proven experience in developing portals and applications with Drupal 9/10/11.
Strong proficiency in PHP (Symfony), TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS/Sass.
Hands-on experience with Drupal 10/11 theming, module development, and backend configurations.
Expertise in Composer, Drush, and Configuration Management in Drupal.
Experience with front-end tooling, Git version control, and CI/CD code lifecycle.
Experience with API integrations (REST, GraphQL, JSON: API) and handling secure data exchanges.
Solid understanding of access control mechanisms, content workflows, and Drupal entity types.
Knowledge of decoupled/headless Drupal implementations with frameworks like React, Vue.js, Angular, and Lit.
Knowledge of Acquia or Pantheon hosting environments is a bonus.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team, and experience in agile development workflows.

Engagement & Working Teams

Direct collaboration with the IT department—no external stakeholders or third-party involvement.
Expected availability for specific project tasks, bug fixes, and urgent technical support.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should fill out the form at