IQVIA
life sciences and healthcare
SeniorSoftwareEngineer–Backend(DrupalExpert)
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“Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Drupal Expert) at IQVIA. Skills: Drupal 10 expert, backend development, API design and integration (REST, GraphQL), database design, optimisation, and performance tuning, PHP. Design, build, and optimise enterprise-grade Drupal platforms. Contribute to architectural decisions”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and system issues
occasional in-person meetings (1–2 per quarter)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience, 5+ years’ experience in software development, 3+ years of hands-on Drupal development, expertise in Drupal architecture and module development, Advanced PHP and object-oriented programming skills, Proven API integration experience (REST / GraphQL), database design and optimisation capability, Experience working in Agile environments, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Acquia Drupal certification, Experience with microservices or Python frameworks (Django/Flask), Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools, Understanding of accessibility and inclusive design standards, Previous experience in technical leadership or mentoring
What You'll Do.
and optimise enterprise-grade Drupal platforms
Contribute to architectural decisions
Mentor other engineers
and high-performance backend solutions
Develop and maintain Drupal-based platforms
Lead technical architecture decisions across Drupal applications and integrations
Design and implement APIs (RESTful / GraphQL) for seamless system integration
Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and system issues
Mentor and support junior developers through code reviews and coaching
Drive best practices in coding standards
and development frameworks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with Product, UX, DevOps, and external partners; Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Communication Scope
Fluent in English
Process & Methodology
Agile delivery frameworks
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Drupal Expert) to join our growing team. This is a key technical role where you will design, build, and optimise enterprise-grade Drupal platforms, while also contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring other engineers. You will play a critical role in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams in a modern, agile environment. **Location –** Home based in Poland (ideally Warsaw area, but flexible nationwide) with occasional in-person meetings (1–2 per quarter) **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and maintain Drupal-based platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, and security * Lead technical architecture decisions across Drupal applications and integrations * Design and implement APIs (RESTful / GraphQL) for seamless system integration * Collaborate with Product, UX, DevOps, and external partners * Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and system issues * Mentor and support junior developers through code reviews and coaching * Drive best practices in coding standards, security, and development frameworks **Core Technical Expertise** **Backend & Architecture** * API design and integration (REST, GraphQL) * Database design, optimisation, and performance tuning * Strong understanding of data security and compliance **Platforms & Systems** * Drupal 10 (expert level) – architecture, module development, site building * Experience with Opigno LMS, Acquia platform, and DevOps workflows * Knowledge of Imperva (web security / WAF) * Familiarity with Jira and Agile delivery frameworks **Technology Stack** * CMS: Drupal * Languages: PHP (core), with exposure to Python, Java, or C# (.NET) * Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL (plus SQL Server / Oracle exposure beneficial) * Practices: Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines **What We’re Looking For** **Essential:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent
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