Lead Full Stack Engineer (PHP + Vue)

Overview Seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer to lead technical delivery and architecture of a major workflow modernization tool utilizing Drupal 10 and Vue 3. Ideal candidate combines deep expertise in structured Drupal module development and SPA frontend engineering with hands-on technical leadership across the full delivery lifecycle. Key Responsibilities - Lead the design and implementation of a self-contained Prior Approval module for a secure scientific compliance platform, integrating deeply with existing inventory and workflow tools. - Architect full entity structures, custom data models, REST endpoints, and Vue 3 components to enable maintainability and future extensibility by an internal engineering team. - Own key technical decisions and overall architecture within the delivery team; conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and champion high standards. - Coordinate bi-weekly demos and facilitate feedback cycles, ensuring iterative value delivery and stakeholder alignment throughout phased rollouts. - Implement test coverage for critical user flows with Cypress E2E tests, and support informal QA and sign-off prior to production deployment. - Contribute to team knowledge by mentoring others and documenting solutions for long-term maintainability. Must-Have Qualifications - 6+ years of hands-on experience with Drupal development, including custom module/plugin development, entity API, and REST endpoint design. - Advanced skills in Vue 3 and TypeScript, including architecting and delivering production-quality SPAs. - Demonstrated experience leading technical direction, mentoring teams, and owning architecture in a delivery-focused environment. - Familiarity with Drupal 10, JSON:API, cron-based automation, and modern CI/CD pipelines (Bitbucket/Docker is a plus). - Strong knowledge of modern workflow best practices and experience delivering secure, auditable form-based processes. - Upper-Intermediate / Advanced English conversational skills. Project / Team Context - Multi-phase delivery with an emphasis on rapid customer value and continuous improvement. - Team includes Solutions Architect, Senior Business Analyst, Senior Engineers (Full Stack & Frontend), Senior Project Manager, and QA Engineer. - End goal is to enable documented, standards-compliant chemical authorization processes, replacing legacy systems with modern, maintainable solutions. We offer*: - Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible - A competitive salary and good compensation package - Personalized career growth - Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) - Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing - Education reimbursement - Memorable anniversary presents - Corporate events and team buildings - Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers