Drupal Software Developer

Station: Nairobi
Softclans Technologies Ltd is seeking to recruit a Drupal developer who can work with our software development team to achieve the company’s business goals with the responsibility of coding, innovative design and project management.
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing and implementing new features and functionality
Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture
Ensuring high-performance and availability
Managing all technical aspects of the CMS
Work closely with front-end developers and customers to ensure an effective, visually appealing, functional and intuitive implementation
Active contributions to all UI / UX decisions
Active contributions to the continual improvement of process and product
Improve the quality of Drupal development
Responsible for helping formulate an effective, responsive design
Offer solutions to problems and improvements
The ideal candidate should be action-oriented, a self-starter, quickly grasps new concepts, has excellent project management skills and is focused on results. In particular, we are looking for candidates with:
Experience developing web solutions in Drupal and PHP implementations in a LAMP environment
Ability to architect enterprise Drupal solutions including data, display, and information architecture
Advanced site-building experience including deep familiarity with Drupal modules such as CTools, Views, and Panels
Experience creating custom Drupal modules
Experience building responsive websites using Drupal CMS, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery
Knowledge of PHP, PHP files and theme functions, and knowledge of the Drupal theme layer
Through an understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and exposure to Agile or iterative SDLCs
Qualifications
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent with programming experience
2 years of experience with Drupal Theming and Front-end Development
3 years of PHP Development experience
Ability to write JavaScript
Have experience with Drupal's key contrib modules, i.e. CTools, Views, Rules, etc.
3 years of hands on experience HTML5/XHTML and CSS
Experience building responsive web sites
Experience using layout grid systems
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Be a team player
Have good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Applicants can send their cover letter, CV and portfolios and state the position applied for in the subject of the email to reach us before 1st March 2020. Applications without portfolios will automatically be disqualified.
This role is responsible for designing, coding and modifying systems, from layout to function and according to client's specifications. Strive to create visually appealing systems that feature user-friendly designs and clear navigation.