摘要
Location: Hyderabad, India
Relocation Support: Yes
Are you ready to lead the evolution of digital platforms at a global scale? Join Novartis as the Associate Director, DDIT Drupal Platform SME, and take the lead in shaping the future of our digital platforms. In this pivotal role, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and strategic vision to drive the evolution of our Drupal CMS infrastructure. From collaborating with cross-functional teams to delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions, your work will directly impact how we engage with global audiences. If you're passionate about innovation, governance, and delivering seamless digital experiences, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Drupal platform SME, guiding internal and external teams toward aligned technical solutions
- Conduct platform usage reviews and convert requirements into actionable specifications with relevant stakeholders
- Support Agile sprint planning, backlog management, and implementation with precision across testing and deployment
- Define and promote development standards, design patterns, and governance for scalable technical solutions
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate UX, innovation, and problem-solving into project execution
- Maintain comprehensive system design documentation for all website components and deliverables
- Lead production planning and ensure seamless deployment of platform solutions
- Prepare and manage technical specifications and version control documentation
- Independently develop and deliver Drupal CMS solutions using best practices and architectural standards
- Provide expertise in Acquia platform capabilities, module development, and performance issue resolution
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 12+ years of experience, or master’s with 10+ years
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in Drupal CMS development, including architectural responsibilities and relevant technical expertise in CMS solution on Acquia platform, operations and exposure to Acquia Cloud Next.
- Proven ability to develop applications in complex, multi-platform distributed environments
- Experience with CMS migrations and deployment on Acquia platform infrastructure
- Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies such as hardware, virtualization, and networking
- Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, or Python for dynamic programming
- Skilled in tools like Visual Studio, Eclipse, Git, or SVN for modern development and version control
- Excellent communication skills to clearly convey technical information to diverse stakeholders
Desirable Requirements
- Experience designing and delivering large-scale websites using Drupal 8/9/10 Web Content Management Systems
- Proficiency in front-end technologies including CSS, HTML, XML, JavaScript, and web services
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
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? http://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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