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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Front End Drupal Developer - **Company:** business needs. - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Component-Based Software Engineering, Audit Trail, Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Configuration Management, Code Review, Content Migration, Software Debugging, Drupal, Modular Design, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Web Application Security, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WordPress, Cypress (Programming Language), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Backend, Twig (templating), Webpack, Material UI, Playwright, Npm(Software), Front End Software Development - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a5766c71-aabb-424d-9bd4-ae16426c2f17 ## About the Role Front-End Expertise * Demonstrated experience in WordPress-to-Drupal (or similar CMS-to-CMS) migrations * Strong proficiency in modern front-end development practices (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, component-based architecture) * Strong experience working within Drupal theming (Twig templating, theme layer concepts, template debugging) * Familiarity with SEO best practices, accessibility standards (WCAG/ARIA), and performance optimization * Ability to work within structured, enterprise delivery models with governance and security considerations * Strong collaboration skills across design, business, and engineering teams Modern Drupal Best Practices * Working knowledge of modern Drupal approaches such as: * Component-driven theming and reusable UI patterns * Layout-based content construction and structured component usage * Configuration management concepts (config vs content, environnement portability) * Ability to align implementations with Drupal conventions and avoid anti-patterns that create upgrade risk Security & Regulatory Experience * Solid understanding of web security best practices relevant to front-end development: + XSS prevention + Secure templating practices + Safe handling of third-party scripts + Dependency/security awareness * Experience working in a regulated environment (financial services, healthcare, government, etc.) preferred * Comfortable working within processes that require: + Change control and approvals + Auditability and traceability + Security validation and review cycles Backend Awareness (Not a Backend Role) * Ability to hand-code simple backend-adjacent changes when needed, including: + Basic PHP/Drupal adjustments (preprocess functions, template variables) + Understanding of when code belongs in a theme vs a module + Proper organization of files and directories following Drupal standards * Familiarity with: + Composer-based workflows (basic understanding) + Drupal structure (modules, themes, config, services at a high level) * Ability to collaborate effectively with backend engineers and avoid introducing anti-patterns Nice-to-Have Qualifications * Experience with design systems and reusable component libraries * Familiarity with modern front-end build tooling (Webpack, Vite, npm) * Exposure to automated testing (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, accessibility testing tools) * Experience supporting content authoring workflows and improving editor usability Experience working in environments with frequent security updates or rapid patch cycles, and engineering team ## Description Seeking a Front-End Engineer with proven experience delivering WordPress-to-Drupal migrations, including rebuilding themes, translating legacy CMS capabilities, and modernizing front-end experiences within Drupal. This role focuses on creating scalable, high-quality UI components while ensuring continuity of functionality, performance, accessibility, and user experience throughout the migration. While this is primarily a front-end role, the ideal candidate is a well-rounded Drupal expert who understands modern Drupal best practices (Drupal 9/10+), can collaborate effectively with backend teams, and has enough backend familiarity to safely implement or adjust Drupal-side integrations when needed., * Develop and implement responsive, accessible UI components within Drupal * Rebuild and modernize WordPress themes into Drupal-based front-end architecture * Translate business and UX requirements into clean, maintainable front-end code * Integrate front-end components with Drupal modules and external services * Support content migration efforts by ensuring front-end rendering aligns with mapped content structures * Optimize for performance, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility * Collaborate with UX, Marketing, and backend teams to ensure consistent user experience and brand alignment * Participate in code reviews, testing, and release cycles * Contribute to building reusable components and scalable design patterns for future enhancements Additional Responsibilities (Enterprise / Drupal Maturity) * Build components that support governance, approval workflows, revision tracking, and auditability * Follow secure development practices appropriate for regulated environments * Partner with platform and security teams to align front-end implementations with enterprise security standards * Ensure implementations are maintainable, upgrade-safe, and aligned to Drupal best practices ## Related Videos - [The Pragmatic Architect: Balancing Necessity vs. Sufficiency in React Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2101-the-pragmatic-architect-balancing-necessity-vs-sufficiency-in-react-systems) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Decoupling 101 - Why decouple, when not to, progressive decoupling and success stories in decoupling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/266-decoupling-101-why-decouple-when-not-to-progressive-decoupling-and-success-stories-in-decoupling) - [Micro Frontends with Module Federation: Why and How?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/165-micro-frontends-with-module-federation-why-and-how) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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