Hire Drupal developers

Drupal developers are harder to find because strong Drupal work requires platform-specific skills beyond PHP: Drupal core architecture, the Symfony-based service/DI approach, and upgrade-safe development for Drupal 10/11.

We don’t treat Drupal as "just another CMS". Modern Drupal development requires a deep understanding of the platform’s architecture and the Symfony-based approach behind Drupal core — services, dependency injection, and strict typing. That’s why we screen for real technical expertise, not generic CMS experience.

We also see that the Drupal community is smaller than many other ecosystems, so it can be harder to find Drupal developers with proven experience as demand increases — especially for upgrades, migrations, and complex builds.

That’s why our hiring process is designed specifically for Drupal developers: we validate architecture thinking, code quality, and upgrade-safe decisions, so your Drupal website stays stable in a dynamic environment.

In the US, Drupal compensation typically increases fast with seniority and scope. As a benchmark, Glassdoor shows a typical range of $85,975–$152,188/year for Drupal Developers in the US (as of January 2026). A junior can sit closer to the lower bands, while a senior Drupal engineer working on complex websites, custom Drupal solutions, and security-heavy work can be in the higher bands. This is why we always tie the budget to your project requirements.

In Ukraine, many teams choose nearshore hiring because it can be more budget-friendly while still accessing strong, experienced Drupal developers. On Djinni, Drupal salary expectations commonly sit around $2,000–$3,000/month for ~2–3 years and $3,000–$3,875/month for 5+ years (ranges vary by English and scope). The final cost depends on English level, domain complexity, and whether you need a senior developer, a Drupal programmer, or a full development team.

In Europe, salaries vary significantly by country, but the same rule applies: the more your scope involves custom module development, migrations, and optimal site performance, the more you should expect to pay. For example, Indeed lists an average of £44,142/year in the UK (updated 8 January 2026), and GermanTechJobs shows Drupal salaries in Germany typically around €57,500/year (most between €45,000–€70,000/year). We help you compare options across markets (including nearshore Drupal developers) so your business goals and budget stay aligned.

First, we learn your business context and project requirements, then turn them into a clear Drupal role profile: Drupal version, scope (build/upgrade/migration/Commerce/headless), must-have technical skills, and success criteria. This helps us understand whether you need a generalist or a specialist and what “good” looks like for your setup.

Next, we validate the match on two levels. Our recruitment team checks communication skills, ownership, and time zone alignment, and a senior engineer or CTO-level reviewer runs the technical interview to confirm Drupal architecture knowledge, modern Drupal workflows, and hands-on experience with similar Drupal projects.

Finally, we align expectations for the first 30/60/90 days and keep a feedback loop after onboarding, so the developer stays aligned with your team and goals — not just the first sprint.

We look at the proof first. We review past work that demonstrates successful Drupal projects: creating custom modules, advanced site building, complex themes, and stable platform delivery. A developer’s portfolio often shows more than any freelance platform profile.

When possible, we check the developer’s footprint in the Drupal community, including Drupal.org activity and maintenance signals. This helps us validate real Drupal experience beyond resumes.

We also look for strong soft skills (ownership, collaboration habits, and communication skills) because the best Drupal web developers don’t just code; they work effectively with a project manager, designers, and stakeholders.

We screen for the tools that keep professional Drupal delivery stable: Composer, Drush, and Git. Plus strong habits with version control systems, branching, and code reviews. These are essential for scalable websites and clean releases.

Senior tech specialists also validate deep Drupal knowledge: the Drupal API and architecture, including concepts like the Entity API, Render API, and Form API, plus strong database thinking for database queries and data modeling. This is what separates a skilled Drupal developer from someone who only configures modules.

Finally, we check problem-solving skills: debugging, refactoring, and maintaining code quality under real constraints. Strong Drupal developers must keep site functionality stable while the platform evolves.

We use realistic tasks that mirror day-to-day Drupal development services. A common test includes custom modules (or module development) and theme work, like overriding a template and implementing theme creation with a clean structure.

For experienced developers, our technical specialists add scenario testing: debugging a performance issue, fixing access control problems, or refactoring code that works but won’t survive upgrades. This is where top Drupal developers stand out.

If your scope includes headless or integrations, we include API integrations testing (REST/JSON: API patterns, third-party connectors) to ensure the developer can ship safe integration code.

We expect candidates to think in systems: caching layers, rendering behavior, and how Drupal supports performance at scale. We look for developers who can improve site performance without breaking personalization, access control, or content workflows.

Our team also validates how they troubleshoot bottlenecks. Experienced Drupal developers should be able to identify slow areas, analyze problematic database queries, and explain tradeoffs clearly, especially for complex websites.

This matters because optimal site performance isn’t a "nice-to-have". It impacts conversions, SEO, and business needs, so we hire Drupal developers who treat performance as core engineering, not an afterthought.

We hire Drupal developers who take security seriously: patch discipline, safe module choices, and consistent application of security practices. This includes understanding what security patches mean for production risk, testing, and release timing.

If you operate in regulated environments, we prioritize candidates who can work within compliance expectations like GDPR or HIPAA, especially around permissions, data handling, and documentation discipline.

And we always screen for upgrade readiness, because long-term projects require upgrade-safe code. Our goal is to staff experienced Drupal developers who can maintain stability across Drupal versions, not just deliver quick fixes.