Senior Drupal Developer

Are you an experienced Drupal developer with a passion for solving complex problems and building modern, well-architected web applications? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a senior Drupal developer for a 3-6 month contract, with strong migration expertise to support our team on a couple of high-profile projects.

About Today

We’re Today, Australia’s most awarded social impact agency. We use design and technology to make change happen at pace and at scale. 

We tackle society’s biggest challenges and drive positive change, in sectors such as  arts and public spaces, youth and families, cities, transport and housing, climate, education, First Nations justice, health and wellbeing, public service, and sustainable economy. 

We believe in human-centred design, collaboration across crafts (strategy, research, design, content, delivery), and we have a passionate team of 60+ in Naarm (Melbourne) with a new Gadigal (Sydney) branch taking off.

You’ll experience a welcoming environment filled with smart, fun, and caring people from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, who are passionate about creativity, making change, and learning from each other. Learn more about our values and culture at today.design/careers.

About the role

As a senior Drupal developer, you will lead the technical implementation of significant website migration and redevelopment projects. You will design and implement a decoupled Drupal architecture, manage complex content migrations, and ensure the delivery of a high-performance, secure, and accessible web platform.

Your days will be spent

• Leading the planning and migration of multiple websites to Drupal 11
• Implementing a decoupled Drupal architecture
• Developing robust APIs for content delivery
• Ensuring accessibility and security compliance across the platform
• Mentoring and guiding the development team
• Contributing to the design and implementation of a new component library
• Planning for scalability and future enhancements
• Collaborating with cross-functional project teams to plan and deliver work sprints
• Participating in our various craft initiatives through regular meets and working groups

Requirements

About you

You will be able to demonstrate: 

• Extensive experience with enterprise Drupal, particularly Drupal 10
• Strong expertise in planning and executing complex CMS migrations
• Experience with decoupled architectures and developing APIs
• Experience with implementing advanced search functionality
• Deep understanding of web accessibility standards 
• Knowledge of performance optimisation techniques for large-scale websites
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, Next.js)
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud platforms (preferably AWS)
• Strong project management and communication skills
• That you can legally work in Australia

You will also bring:

• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience mentoring junior developers
• Familiarity with government web projects and their unique requirements
• A commitment to best practices in security and data protection
• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and creative problem-solving
• Kindness, empathy and respect
  

You may also have:

• Experience with other CMS platforms
• Experience with GovCMS 
• Experience with multilingual website implementations
• Contributions to open-source Drupal projects

Our commitment

Even if you don’t perfectly match every criterion or consider yourself too junior, we encourage you to apply. Research shows that many qualified individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet all requirements—regardless, we prioritise potential over a checklist. 

We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Benefits

Working at Today

We work on work with purpose. Our projects see us finding solutions to big, complex challenges around climate, care and communities.

Above all else, we strive to protect our team’s capacity for resilience and their general wellbeing. This goes beyond our dog-friendly workplace and regular pub lunches as a team. A snapshot into what it’s like to work with us: 

• We value your skills, experiences and diverse perspectives
• You'll work on projects with purpose, making interesting, beautiful things that positively impact the community 
• We prioritise your wellbeing, offering a flexible work environment, generous leave catered for inclusivity and intentional care including an employee assistance program 
• You’ll be encouraged to continuously learn and grow, supported by a compelling career framework, frequent check ins with your team 
• You'll be empowered to shape the business, the work we do, and the impact we create
• Expect regular team socials, events and lots of opportunity for connection

The nitty gritty 

This is a 3-6 month contract role and requires someone who is based in Naarm (Melbourne). Ideally, we are searching for someone who can start as soon as possible.

What’s next

Apply now!

If you require any accessibility adjustments throughout the hiring process, please feel comfortable to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.