Novartis

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Drupal SME - Solution Architect to join our dynamic team and lead the development and delivery of cutting-edge web solutions. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep expertise in Drupal CMS architecture and development to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive technical innovation, and bring impactful solutions to life. As the go-to expert, you will play a critical role in defining standards and best practices, conducting functional and technical analyses, and ensuring seamless execution of complex projects in Agile environments. If you’re passionate about designing robust, scalable systems, thrive in multi-platform distributed environments, and excel in creating user-centric solutions, we invite you to help shape the future of our CMS platforms.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Drupal SME, collaborating with internal and external teams to evaluate solutions and drive consensus with solution/platform architects and vendor teams.
• Conduct functional and technical analysis, timeline evaluations, and interface definitions to convert customer requirements into software specifications and user stories.
• Play a key role in Agile sprint teams by contributing to sprint planning, backlog management, and implementing core functionality with meticulous attention to detail throughout testing and deployment.
• Provide expertise in defining development standards, best practices, design patterns, and governance for technical solutions.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, architects, and other team members to bring creative problem-solving, UX considerations, and innovative thinking to achieve project objectives.
• Create and maintain system design documentation for all aspects of the website, ensuring clear and actionable deliverables.
• Facilitate production planning and implementation of solutions with a focus on seamless deployment.
• Prepare and maintain technical specifications, documentation, and adhere to best practices for version control and software interoperability.
• Independently develop and deliver Drupal CMS solutions, leveraging best practices and architectural approaches under minimal supervision.
• Provide expertise in Acquia platform capabilities, core/contributed modules, and custom module development to meet site functionality requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve development and performance issues throughout iterative sprints.

Essential Requirements

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Over 5 years of technical expertise in Drupal CMS solution development, including architectural experience.
• Demonstrated experience in application development within complex, multi-platform distributed environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of CMS migration processes, preferably transitioning from an existing CMS to Drupal.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies, including hardware, virtualization, and networking.
• Proficiency in at least one dynamic programming language such as JavaScript, PHP, or Python.
• Skilled in modern development tools and source code management platforms (e.g., Visual Studio, Eclipse, Git, SVN).
• Experience designing and developing system architectures with a strong focus on defining key capabilities and performance requirements.
• Practical expertise in creating external system interfaces and definition processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing and delivering large scale web sites
• Experience with Agile Software development and Agile methodology
• Experience in implementing Drupal 8/9/10 Web Content Management Systems
• Experience in migrating other Content Management Systems to Drupal CMS
• Experience with CSS, HTML, DHTML, XML, Javascript, web services, and web application development

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message

Skills Desired

Business Architecture, Client Counseling, Enterprise Architecture, Influencing Skills, IT Governance, Performance Management, Solution Architecture