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# Drupal Architect / SME

- **Company:** InfoVision, Inc.
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Drupal, Github, JSON, Scrum Methodology, Redis, Release Management, Acquia, Responsive Web Design, Single Sign-On, Symfony, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Caching, Git, Twig (templating), Gitlab-ci, Deployment Automation, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bfe88b4b-ccbd-41b0-b08b-f8b922268e17

## About the Role

* Experience: 10+ years in web technologies/CMS, with 7+ years specializing hands-on in Drupal and enterprise-scale implementations.

Core Technical Stack:

 * Deep mastery of Drupal 9, 10, and 11, custom module development, PHP 8.x, and the Symfony component ecosystem.
 * Advanced site-building, configuration management, and database/information architecture.
 * Front-end integration experience (Twig, modern JS/TypeScript, responsive design, headless/Decoupled Drupal if applicable).
 * Enterprise Tools & Cloud: Experience with Acquia (ACSF, Cloud), Pantheon, or AWS/Azure hosting environments, CDN configuration, and caching layers.
 * Methodologies: Strong background in Agile/Scrum, Git/version control, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
 * Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management and consulting skills to articulate technical vision to non-technical and executive audiences.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Acquia Certified Drupal Grandmaster or equivalent official certifications.

## Description

* The Drupal Architect / SME serves as the highest-level technical authority and subject matter expert for the organization's Drupal-based digital ecosystem. This role bridges business strategy and technical execution-owning end-to-end architecture decisions, leading enterprise platform modernization, and providing deep advisory support for high-traffic, secure, and scalable Drupal (Drupal 10/11) implementations., * End-to-End Solution Architecture: Own the complete Drupal application architecture, data modeling, information architecture, and technical roadmaps.
 * Platform Scalability & Multi-Site Governance: Design and oversee enterprise multi-site setups, decoupled/headless architectures, or managed cloud environments (e.g., Acquia Site Factory, Pantheon, AWS).
 * Technical Leadership & SME Guidance: Act as the ultimate escalation point and technical advisor for engineering teams, product owners, and client stakeholders. Conduct architecture, code, and security reviews.
 * Integrations & Migrations: Architect enterprise integrations via REST/JSON:API, SSO, CRM, and third-party services. Lead legacy-to-modern Drupal 10/11 upgrades and content migrations.
 * Performance & Security Strategy: Establish caching frameworks (Varnish, Redis, CDN), high-availability standards, vulnerability patching, and compliance protocols (accessibility, GDPR, security hardening).
 * DevOps & CI/CD Governance: Define release management pipelines, configuration management (CMI/YML workflows), automated testing, and multi-environment deployment strategies (Dev/UAT/Prod).
 * Estimation & Consulting: Translate complex business goals into structured technical requirements, system trade-offs, and project estimates.