Drupal/CMS Technical Lead

**Job Summary** We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Drupal/CMS Technical Lead** to support large\-scale digital platform, website modernization, and enterprise technology projects. This role will lead technical planning, CMS architecture, configuration, development oversight, integrations, and delivery support for complex public\- and private\-sector engagements. The ideal candidate has hands\-on experience with Drupal, WordPress, or enterprise CMS platforms and can guide developers, collaborate with UX/UI teams, and ensure solutions are scalable, accessible, secure, and maintainable. **Responsibilities** * Lead the design, development, and deployment of Drupal\-based CMS solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and technical standards. * Oversee Drupal, WordPress, or enterprise CMS builds, migrations, integrations, and enhancements. * Translate business, content, UX, accessibility, and technical requirements into practical implementation plans. * Guide developers on coding standards, module/plugin selection, workflows, templates, permissions, and content models. * Coordinate with UX/UI designers, content strategists, QA testers, project managers, and client stakeholders. * Support technical documentation, release planning, deployment readiness, and post\-launch stabilization. * Identify risks, dependencies, performance issues, accessibility concerns, and technical constraints early. * Ensure solutions follow best practices for security, scalability, usability, maintainability, and accessibility. **Requirements** * 5\+ years of experience with Drupal, WordPress, CMS platforms, or enterprise web applications. * Experience leading technical delivery on large\-scale website, SaaS, portal, or enterprise platform projects. * Strong understanding of CMS architecture, content types, templates, workflows, permissions, APIs, and integrations. * Extensive knowledge of modern web development technologies including JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular), HTML/CSS, AJAX, JSON/XML data formats, and front\-end/back\-end integration techniques. * Experience with Git, hosting environments, and deployment workflows. * Familiarity with accessibility standards, including WCAG and Section 508\. * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non\-technical stakeholders. * Experience working in Agile, hybrid, or structured project delivery environments. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with Drupal 9/10, 11, WordPress, Acquia, Pantheon, or similar hosting platforms. * Experience with government, higher education, nonprofit, enterprise, or regulated\-sector projects. * Familiarity with security, privacy, procurement, or compliance\-driven environments. * Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra alongside traditional relational databases like MySQL or Oracle. * Experience supporting large migrations, redesigns, or multi\-site platform implementations. * Strong understanding of system design prin