Senior Drupal Developer
Senior Drupal Developer with 10+ years of experience building scalable web platforms using Drupal and PHP. Specialized in backend architecture, custom module development, complex API integrations, Drupal upgrades, and large-scale data migrations across Drupal 6 through 11.
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I am a Senior Drupal Developer with over 10 years of experience building and maintaining Drupal platforms for enterprise and public-sector clients. My work focuses mainly on backend development, including custom module development, complex data migrations, and API integrations.
Throughout my career I have worked on Drupal projects ranging from institutional websites to large multisite platforms. I have led migrations, implemented integrations with external services, and supported Drupal upgrade paths from legacy versions to modern Drupal architectures.
Alongside backend development I also contribute to frontend implementation when needed, working with JavaScript, jQuery, Sass, and modern build tools such as npm and gulp.
Deep expertise across Drupal versions 6 through 11
Expert in PHP, MySQL, and custom module development
Proficient in JavaScript, jQuery, Sass, and modern tooling
Maintaining Drupal platforms through security updates, module upgrades, and long-term platform stability improvements.
Specialized skills and services built over a decade of Drupal development
Building bespoke Drupal modules and extending core functionality to meet unique business requirements. Expert in hooks, plugins, services, and event subscribers.
Orchestrating complex data migrations and version upgrades. Experienced in migrating from legacy systems, Drupal 7 to 9/10/11, and handling millions of records.
Connecting Drupal with external services, RESTful APIs, third-party platforms, and microservices. Building robust, scalable integration layers.
Architecting and maintaining enterprise multisite installations. Managing shared codebases, site provisioning, and centralized configuration across hundreds of sites.
Optimizing site performance through caching strategies, database query optimization, and front-end improvements. Implementing SEO best practices for maximum visibility.
Ensuring WCAG compliance and building inclusive web experiences. Implementing semantic markup, keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and accessible forms.
A decade of building enterprise Drupal solutions
Devoteam Creative Tech · Lisbon, Portugal
08/2025 - Present
Main backend developer working on the Ecommerce Espaço Casa platform, building API integrations and backend features to support the commerce architecture.
CACI UK (formerly Cyber-Duck) · Remote
04/2019 - 06/2025
Worked as the main backend developer for several enterprise Drupal clients, building platforms from the ground up and delivering complex migrations, API integrations, and Drupal upgrade projects.
JAVALI · Caparica, Portugal
12/2015 - 03/2019
My first professional experience in web development, where I worked on more than 15 Drupal projects ranging from institutional websites to custom web applications. Responsibilities included backend and frontend development, security fixes, accessibility improvements, and SEO optimization.
Enterprise-scale Drupal implementations showcasing technical excellence
Project lead for the Sport England, This Girl Can, and Buddle multisite ecosystem, delivering shared component libraries and activity tracking experiences.
Role: Project Lead & Senior Drupal Developer
Senior backend lead for the new Espaço Casa commerce experience (going live in March 2026), connecting Drupal with PHC ERP and modern payment flows.
Role: Senior Backend Developer
Led the rebuild of The Commonwealth’s flagship site, aligning search, content strategy, and migration efforts for a global audience.
Role:Main Backend Developer
Principal backend engineer for the Cabinet Office Fast Stream assessment platform, ensuring fair, secure testing logic for government candidates.
Role: Main Backend Developer
Highlights from earlier engagements spanning aviation, finance, culture, and public-sector platforms.
Multisite backend build enabling cultural programming management across Cascais Cultura and Bairro dos Museus.
Institutional site support across backend and frontend initiatives.
Pure PHP implementation delivering educational itineraries with custom logic.
Backend development, security updates, and Highcharts integration.
Backend support, security updates and fixes.
Backend support, security updates and fixes.
Backend developer integrating airline APIs via the Drupal AJAX API.
Developed Highcharts visualizations on top of large datasets for internal reporting.
Implemented PDF generation pipelines from complex multi-step forms.
Hand-crafted newsletters, full-stack builds, and a long tail of institutional sites as a full-stack developer.
Technologies and tools I work with daily
Languages I use in professional and international environments.
Native fluency used across client, stakeholder, and engineering collaborations.
Advanced proficiency for leading international delivery, documentation, and workshops.
Intermediate level applied in cross-border projects and partner communications.
Foundations in informatics and computer engineering.
2007 - 2010
Introduced to software fundamentals, networking, and systems administration—building the foundation for professional Drupal engineering.
2011 - 2015
Attended Instituto Politécnico de Beja, deepening knowledge of programming paradigms, algorithms, and software project delivery.
Have a project in mind or want to discuss Drupal development? I'd love to hear from you.
GitHub
github.com/Faria55Currently working as a Senior Drupal Developer at Devoteam Creative Tech. Always interested in hearing about interesting projects and initiatives related to Drupal and modern web platforms.
Full-time role: Devoteam Creative Tech.