Drupal Developer

Budapest, Zagreb, Split, Skopje, hybrid

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

This role is part of our Technology business unit based in Croatia. Our offices are home to a diverse and talented team of people across various disciplines. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Microsoft, Samsung, Panasonic, JBL, Adidas and About you.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Drupal Developer, you will take a leading role in the architecture, development, and maintenance of complex Drupal-based websites and web applications. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including UX designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver robust digital solutions. You’ll also contribute to improving development workflows, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring best practices in coding and delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the development of Drupal 9/10 websites and custom modules.
• Collaborate with UX, design, and strategy teams to scope and shape digital products.
• Architect and implement scalable back-end solutions, including API integrations and content modeling.
• Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed development plans.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with an emphasis on performance and security.
• Maintain and upgrade existing Drupal installations.
• Support DevOps processes including CI/CD, automated testing, and deployment workflows.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical standards within the team.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
• Stay current with Drupal community updates and contribute where relevant.
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Extensive professional experience with Drupal development.
• Expertise in Drupal 9/10 site building, theming, and custom module development.
• Strong PHP development skills and understanding of modern OOP patterns.
• Experience with Composer, Drush, Twig, Symfony components.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/SCSS), JavaScript, and responsive web practices.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, headless CMS approaches, and integrations.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and agile development practices.
• Experience working in a digital agency or fast-paced multi-project environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Acquia Certified Drupal Developer or similar certification.
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Vue) or decoupled Drupal setups.
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, or Jenkins.
• Contribution to Drupal community (modules, patches, forums) is a plus
  
  

WE OFFER

• Transparent career development and pay;
• A flexible, hybrid working policy (5 days in the office per month).
• A rewarding, supportive and healthy company culture.
• Supplemental and additional health insurance;
• Pension scheme: third pillar pension fund. 
• Referral bonus program.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, and a multisport programme;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.