Senior CMS Developer

Senior CMS Developer - Hybrid, Tokai, Cape Town

Open Box Software is a globally focused consulting firm that specialises in delivering business and software solutions to the Real Estate industry. We have a young team of highly talented individuals who are driven to make an impact and have fun.

We are looking for a Senior CMS Developer to join our growing team. You'll report to the Head of Custom Software and work within our talented CMS team - primarily focused on Drupal - to maintain, enhance, and build websites.

These sites range from simple single-pagers to complex platforms that integrate with backend systems and third-party tools. We follow a clear and collaborative development process using tools like VS Code, Git, and Azure DevOps. This is a great opportunity to work in a modern development environment while expanding your CMS and full-stack skills.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop, maintain, and enhance websites using Drupal or similar CMS platforms.

· Provide input on technical design and architecture decisions for complex CMS projects.

· Mentor and guide junior developers.

· Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

· Provide input on defining and enforce coding standards, best practices, and CMS security compliance.

· Contribute to technology roadmaps and evaluate emerging CMS tools and practices.

· Build and maintain both front-end and back-end functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP (or equivalent).

· Customize and configure CMS themes, templates, and modules.

· Regularly upgrade CMS modules and core frameworks to ensure long-term stability.

· Work closely with a product owner to implement site requirements.

· Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.

· Address client reported issues.

· Solve complex technical challenges affecting delivery or quality.

· Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

· Run product demos to clients and internal stakeholders.

· Estimate effort and timelines for tasks and projects.

· Manage code releases through defined deployment processes.

Minimum Requirements

· Degree or diploma in software development or a related field.

· Demonstrated experience leading projects or development teams.

· Strong knowledge of system architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.

· 5 to 8+ years of experience working with Drupal (preferably version 10) or a similar CMS.

· Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP or equivalent server-side language.

· Hands-on experience with CMS site building, configuration, and contributed modules.

· Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.

· Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Effective time management and task prioritisation.

· Comfortable working toward deadlines and managing stakeholder expectations.

· Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Nice-to-Have Skills

· Experience integrating with RESTful APIs.

· Experience mentoring/coaching other developers.

· Contributions to open-source CMS projects or communities.

· Experience delivering enterprise-scale CMS implementations.

· Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

· Knowledge of SEO best practices for CMS-driven sites.

· Experience with templating engines (e.g., Twig).

· Exposure to performance optimisation and caching strategies.

· Experience with cloud-based CMS hosting platforms like Acquia or Pantheon.

· Use of AI tools to boost productivity and automate repetitive dev tasks.

Personal Traits

· Collaborative and approachable team player.

· Demonstrates leadership presence and ability to influence and inspire others.

· Consultative mindset with confidence engaging business stakeholders directly.

· High accountability and initiative in driving project success.

· Detail-oriented with a passion for quality.

· Self-motivated and proactive in identifying improvements.

· Comfortable in a goal-oriented, flexible work environment.

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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