Senior Drupal Developer (Contract)
At a Glance
- Senior-level Drupal contract, 3 to 6 months
- £400 per day
- Belfast, one day on site per week, remainder flexible
- Public sector project with real-world impact for end users
- Clear scope and defined delivery timeline
About the Organisation
Our client delivers digital services on behalf of a government body, supporting a large user base through public-facing web platforms. The organisation places a strong emphasis on reliability, security and quality of delivery, and offers contractors a structured, well-supported project environment in which to do focused technical work.
The Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Drupal Developer to take ownership of design and development work on a government-facing web platform. Based in Belfast one day a week with flexibility for the rest, you will work closely with stakeholders and technical colleagues to shape practical, well-built Drupal solutions. The role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, values clean and maintainable code, and wants to see their work supporting genuinely public-facing services.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build Drupal-based web applications and components to meet project requirements
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code within the Drupal framework
- Configure and customise Drupal modules and themes to deliver required functionality
- Translate stakeholder and functional requirements into effective Drupal solutions
- Contribute to solution design decisions, keeping scalability, security and performance in mind
- Maintain and enhance existing Drupal sites throughout the contract
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Proven experience in Drupal design and development
- Strong understanding of Drupal architecture, modules and theming
- A track record of building and maintaining Drupal-based web applications
- Ability to work from the Belfast office one day per week for the duration of the contract
Desirable / Nice to Have:
- Experience working on projects for public sector or government clients
- Familiarity with web accessibility, performance and security best practice
Why Apply?
- £400 per day, 3 to 6 month contract
- Mostly remote working, with just one day on site in Belfast each week
- Meaningful, public-facing project with clear scope and objectives
- Work alongside a skilled, delivery-focused team
- A defined timeframe with the potential to expand your government sector experience
Next Steps
Interested? Get in touch with Aaron Somers at or connect on LinkedIn to find out more.