Open Box Software is a globally focused consulting firm that specialises in delivering business and software solutions to the Real Estate industry. We have a young team of highly talented individuals who are driven to make an impact and have fun.
We are looking for a Senior CMS Developer to join our growing team. Youll report to the Head of Custom Software and work within our talented CMS team - primarily focused on Drupal - to maintain, enhance, and build websites.
These sites range from simple single-pagers to complex platforms that integrate with backend systems and third-party tools. We follow a clear and collaborative development process using tools like VS Code, Git, and Azure DevOps. This is a great opportunity to work in a modern development environment while expanding your CMS and full-stack skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance websites using Drupal or similar CMS platforms.
- Provide input on technical design and architecture decisions for complex CMS projects.
- Mentor and guide junior developers.
- Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Provide input on defining and enforce coding standards, best practices, and CMS security compliance.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging CMS tools and practices.
- Build and maintain both front-end and back-end functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP (or equivalent).
- Customize and configure CMS themes, templates, and modules.
- Regularly upgrade CMS modules and core frameworks to ensure long-term stability.
- Work closely with a product owner to implement site requirements.
- Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.
- Address client reported issues.
- Solve complex technical challenges affecting delivery or quality.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Run product demos to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Estimate effort and timelines for tasks and projects.
- Manage code releases through defined deployment processes.
- Degree or diploma in software development or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects or development teams.
- Strong knowledge of system architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.
- 5 to 8+ years of experience working with Drupal (preferably version 10) or a similar CMS.
- Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP or equivalent server-side language.
- Hands-on experience with CMS site building, configuration, and contributed modules.
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
- Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time management and task prioritisation.
- Comfortable working toward deadlines and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs.
- Experience mentoring/coaching other developers.
- Contributions to open-source CMS projects or communities.
- Experience delivering enterprise-scale CMS implementations.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices for CMS-driven sites.
- Experience with templating engines (e.g., Twig).
- Exposure to performance optimisation and caching strategies.
- Experience with cloud-based CMS hosting platforms like Acquia or Pantheon.
- Use of AI tools to boost productivity and automate repetitive dev tasks.
- Collaborative and approachable team player.
- Demonstrates leadership presence and ability to influence and inspire others.
- Consultative mindset with confidence engaging business stakeholders directly.
- High accountability and initiative in driving project success.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for quality.
- Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvements.
- Comfortable in a goal-oriented, flexible work environment.
