AZH Consulting Corp is hiring: Senior Drupal Solutions Architect / Lead Drupal D
AZH Consulting Corp, New York, NY, United States
Company Overview
AZH Consulting is a rapidly growing firm based in New York, NY, specializing in Project Management, Construction consulting and IT solutions. We are dedicated to providing innovative strategies that meet the evolving needs of both public and private organizations throughout the United States.
Senior Drupal Solutions Architect / Lead Drupal Developer
Hourly Rate: $95–$115/hour
Location: Hybrid (NYC / Remote) — U.S. candidates preferred
Role type: Contract or Full-time (12-month contract / direct hire considered)
About the role
Senior Drupal Solutions Architect / Lead Drupal Developer
Drupal | PHP | Full-Stack Web | Government Digital Platforms
Professional Summary
Senior Drupal Developer and Solutions Architect with 10+ years of experience delivering mission-critical, public-sector web platforms for large government agencies and enterprise organizations. Proven expertise in Drupal core and custom module development, content migration, API integrations, accessibility compliance (WCAG / ADA), and complex editorial workflow design. Extensive experience supporting living policy documents, design standards, and public guidance portals similar to NYC DOT’s Street Design Manual (SDM), with a strong focus on revision transparency, auditability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Adept at collaborating with IT, design, policy, legal, and business stakeholders, translating requirements into secure, extensible Drupal solutions aligned with agency digital strategies.
Core Competencies
Drupal 8/9/10 Architecture & Custom Module Development
Full-Stack PHP Development (Symfony-based Drupal Core)
Content Moderation, Versioning & Revision Tracking Systems
Complex Content Migration (Migrate API, CSV, XML, JSON)
API Integrations (REST, JSON:API, OAuth, External Systems)
Web Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, City Standards)
Editorial Workflow Design & Governance
Search, Indexing & Advanced Finder Tools
Drupal Performance Optimization & Security Hardening
CI/CD, Configuration Management & Version Control
Drupal Site Migrations & Upgrade Strategy
Technical Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer
Professional Experience
Senior Drupal Developer / Technical Lead
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
Designed and implemented custom Drupal modules supporting:
Revision tracking with full audit trails
Paragraph-level and sentence-level content comparison
Public-facing historical archives (“as of date” snapshots)
Built end-to-end editorial workflows using Drupal Content Moderation, Workflows, and custom approval logic for multi-agency review environments.
Developed content ingestion pipelines converting Microsoft Word (.docx) files into clean, structured Drupal content with:
Automated heading, list, table, and link mapping
Removal of Word “spam” markup
Integrated image and media handling
Implemented bi-directional content export/import, enabling:
Export of Drupal content to formatted Word documents
Re-upload without duplication or formatting corruption
Seamless revision logging and rollback
Led Drupal migrations from legacy installations to the latest stable Drupal core, including:
Full audits of modules, content types, and dependencies
Refactoring deprecated custom code
Zero-downtime deployment strategies
Designed advanced search and finder tools with:
Faceted filtering, partial and fuzzy matching
Full-text indexing of PDFs and document metadata
Grouped and related search results
Ensured full compliance with accessibility requirements, including:
Semantic HTML output
Keyboard navigation
Screen reader compatibility
Automated and manual accessibility testing
Collaborated closely with business analysts, designers, planners, and IT leadership to translate functional and non-functional requirements into production systems.
Authored comprehensive technical documentation, system diagrams, admin guides, and conducted training sessions for editors and administrators.
Relevant Project Experience
Revision Tracking & Audit Systems
Implemented Drupal-based revision history with metadata logging (author, timestamp, summary).
Built comparison tools for granular content review.
Generated exportable audit reports (PDF, CSV).
Content Upload & Publishing Automation
Custom “one-stop” upload modules supporting:
Word-to-Drupal conversion
Media uploads with preview, layout selection, and accessibility tagging
Pre-publish preview and QA validation
Integrated rollback and version comparison.
Content Export
Drupal-to-Word export preserving:
Headings, tables, images, captions, and links
Media packaging and re-import compatibility.
Advanced Finder Tools
Enhanced search engines for specifications, documents, and reference libraries.
Keyword tagging, related record associations, and grouped collections.
Multi-document selection and export functionality.
Structured Databases & Tools
Built searchable databases driven by spreadsheet/CSV data.
Supported rich media, filtering, exporting, and visual consistency with core sites.
Mobile & Responsive Enhancements
Optimized mobile UX for complex content, tables, and media.
Cross-browser testing for iOS and Android platforms.
Experimental / Sandbox Environments
Created isolated environments for testing interactive and gamified learning features.
Designed scalable architectures for iterative prototyping.
Technical Skills
Languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks: Drupal (8/9/10), Symfony, Twig
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
Search: Solr, Elasticsearch
Tools: Git, Composer, Drush, CI/CD Pipelines
Documentation: Confluence, Markdown, MS Office
Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, RUP
Education
Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science / Information Technology (or equivalent professional experience)
Additional Qualifications
8+ years experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements for mission-critical applications
5+ years Full-Stack PHP development
5+ years Drupal development with demonstrable portfolio
Experience with large Drupal migrations
Familiarity with geospatial data and mapping tools
Exposure to gamification and interactive learning platforms
Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
How to apply
Resume
Three Job references
Hourly rate or salary expectation and earliest start date
Send applications to: apply via job portal.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and have the skills to drive sustainable solutions, we invite you to apply to join our team at AZH Consulting!
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AZH Consulting is a rapidly growing firm based in New York, NY, specializing in Project Management, Construction consulting and IT solutions. We are dedicated to providing innovative strategies that meet the evolving needs of both public and private organizations throughout the United States.
Senior Drupal Solutions Architect / Lead Drupal Developer
Hourly Rate: $95–$115/hour
Location: Hybrid (NYC / Remote) — U.S. candidates preferred
Role type: Contract or Full-time (12-month contract / direct hire considered)
About the role
Senior Drupal Solutions Architect / Lead Drupal Developer
Drupal | PHP | Full-Stack Web | Government Digital Platforms
Professional Summary
Senior Drupal Developer and Solutions Architect with 10+ years of experience delivering mission-critical, public-sector web platforms for large government agencies and enterprise organizations. Proven expertise in Drupal core and custom module development, content migration, API integrations, accessibility compliance (WCAG / ADA), and complex editorial workflow design. Extensive experience supporting living policy documents, design standards, and public guidance portals similar to NYC DOT’s Street Design Manual (SDM), with a strong focus on revision transparency, auditability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Adept at collaborating with IT, design, policy, legal, and business stakeholders, translating requirements into secure, extensible Drupal solutions aligned with agency digital strategies.
Core Competencies
Drupal 8/9/10 Architecture & Custom Module Development
Full-Stack PHP Development (Symfony-based Drupal Core)
Content Moderation, Versioning & Revision Tracking Systems
Complex Content Migration (Migrate API, CSV, XML, JSON)
API Integrations (REST, JSON:API, OAuth, External Systems)
Web Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508, City Standards)
Editorial Workflow Design & Governance
Search, Indexing & Advanced Finder Tools
Drupal Performance Optimization & Security Hardening
CI/CD, Configuration Management & Version Control
Drupal Site Migrations & Upgrade Strategy
Technical Documentation, Training & Knowledge Transfer
Professional Experience
Senior Drupal Developer / Technical Lead
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
Designed and implemented custom Drupal modules supporting:
Revision tracking with full audit trails
Paragraph-level and sentence-level content comparison
Public-facing historical archives (“as of date” snapshots)
Built end-to-end editorial workflows using Drupal Content Moderation, Workflows, and custom approval logic for multi-agency review environments.
Developed content ingestion pipelines converting Microsoft Word (.docx) files into clean, structured Drupal content with:
Automated heading, list, table, and link mapping
Removal of Word “spam” markup
Integrated image and media handling
Implemented bi-directional content export/import, enabling:
Export of Drupal content to formatted Word documents
Re-upload without duplication or formatting corruption
Seamless revision logging and rollback
Led Drupal migrations from legacy installations to the latest stable Drupal core, including:
Full audits of modules, content types, and dependencies
Refactoring deprecated custom code
Zero-downtime deployment strategies
Designed advanced search and finder tools with:
Faceted filtering, partial and fuzzy matching
Full-text indexing of PDFs and document metadata
Grouped and related search results
Ensured full compliance with accessibility requirements, including:
Semantic HTML output
Keyboard navigation
Screen reader compatibility
Automated and manual accessibility testing
Collaborated closely with business analysts, designers, planners, and IT leadership to translate functional and non-functional requirements into production systems.
Authored comprehensive technical documentation, system diagrams, admin guides, and conducted training sessions for editors and administrators.
Relevant Project Experience
Revision Tracking & Audit Systems
Implemented Drupal-based revision history with metadata logging (author, timestamp, summary).
Built comparison tools for granular content review.
Generated exportable audit reports (PDF, CSV).
Content Upload & Publishing Automation
Custom “one-stop” upload modules supporting:
Word-to-Drupal conversion
Media uploads with preview, layout selection, and accessibility tagging
Pre-publish preview and QA validation
Integrated rollback and version comparison.
Content Export
Drupal-to-Word export preserving:
Headings, tables, images, captions, and links
Media packaging and re-import compatibility.
Advanced Finder Tools
Enhanced search engines for specifications, documents, and reference libraries.
Keyword tagging, related record associations, and grouped collections.
Multi-document selection and export functionality.
Structured Databases & Tools
Built searchable databases driven by spreadsheet/CSV data.
Supported rich media, filtering, exporting, and visual consistency with core sites.
Mobile & Responsive Enhancements
Optimized mobile UX for complex content, tables, and media.
Cross-browser testing for iOS and Android platforms.
Experimental / Sandbox Environments
Created isolated environments for testing interactive and gamified learning features.
Designed scalable architectures for iterative prototyping.
Technical Skills
Languages: PHP, Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks: Drupal (8/9/10), Symfony, Twig
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
Search: Solr, Elasticsearch
Tools: Git, Composer, Drush, CI/CD Pipelines
Documentation: Confluence, Markdown, MS Office
Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, RUP
Education
Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science / Information Technology (or equivalent professional experience)
Additional Qualifications
8+ years experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements for mission-critical applications
5+ years Full-Stack PHP development
5+ years Drupal development with demonstrable portfolio
Experience with large Drupal migrations
Familiarity with geospatial data and mapping tools
Exposure to gamification and interactive learning platforms
Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
How to apply
Resume
Three Job references
Hourly rate or salary expectation and earliest start date
Send applications to: apply via job portal.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and have the skills to drive sustainable solutions, we invite you to apply to join our team at AZH Consulting!
#J-18808-Ljbffr