We're looking for a Drupal Frontend Developer with strong front-end engineering skills and solid working knowledge of Drupal to build high-quality, accessible, and performant user experiences. This is a frontend-heavy role (~70% frontend / 30% backend) — you'll spend most of your time building responsive UI, custom themes, and reusable components, while working comfortably within Drupal's backend architecture to integrate and support your front-end work.

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nKey Responsibilities

nFrontend (Primary Focus)

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- Build responsive, pixel-perfect user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
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- Develop and maintain custom Drupal themes using Twig
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- Build reusable, component-based UI using Single Directory Components (SDC) or similar component-driven approaches
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- Convert Figma/design mockups into accessible, cross-browser-compatible interfaces (WCAG compliance)
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- Optimize front-end performance (page load times, Core Web Vitals, asset/bundle optimization)
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nBackend (Supporting Focus)

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- Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules to support front-end functionality
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- Work on site building, configuration management, and content architecture (content types, Views)
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- Integrate with RESTful APIs and JSON:API for front-end data consumption
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- Troubleshoot, debug, and support Drupal upgrades
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- Use Composer and Drush for dependency management and site operations
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nGeneral

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- Participate in code reviews and follow Git-based cooperative workflows (branching, PRs)
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- Collaborate closely with designers, backend developers, and project managers to deliver projects on time
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nRequired Skills & Qualifications

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- 3+ years of experience in Drupal (9/10/11) development, with a strong front-end focus
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- Strong hands-on JavaScript (ES6+) — not just jQuery-level scripting
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- Genuine, applied experience with React or Vue.js — not certification-only knowledge
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- Solid Twig theming and custom theme development from scratch
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- Strong HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/SCSS a plus), responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG) skills
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- Working knowledge of Drupal site building (content types, Views, configuration management)
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- Basic-to-solid PHP understanding — enough to work with Drupal APIs and REST/JSON:API endpoints
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- Familiarity with Composer, Drush, and Git-based workflows
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- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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nNice to Have

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- Hands-on experience with Single Directory Components (SDC)
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- Experience with decoupled/headless Drupal (React/Vue/Next.js front-end on a Drupal backend)
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- Exposure to CI/CD processes and tools
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- Component library experience (Storybook, PatternLab, or similar)
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- Front-end performance optimization expertise (Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, bundle size)
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📌 Drupal Frontend Developer (Mangalore)
🏢 Specbee
📍 Mangalore