Senior Drupal Developer

AJIT SHINDE

Senior Drupal Developer Backend & REST API Specialist

Mumbai, India 966-***-**** 810-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajit-shinde-60aa665a/ GitHub: https://github.com/ajitshinde39-bit CAREER SUMMARY:

Senior Drupal Backend Developer with 12+ years of experience in PHP development, including 1.5+ years of technical leadership and 7+ years specializing in Drupal 7/8/9/10/11. Hands-on experience building component-based, modular frontend architecture using React.js and reusable UI components for headless Drupal applications. Expertise in custom module development, REST APIs, Swagger/OpenAPI implementation, headless Drupal architectures, Salesforce integration, Solr integration, Redis caching, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), performance optimization, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and AWS deployments. Acquia Certified Drupal Developer & Site Builder. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Drupal Backend React.js Frontend Development Component-Based UI Architecture Reusable UI Components Custom Modules Custom Entities Webforms Views Customization Twig Templates REST/JSON APIs JSON:API Swagger/OpenAPI Headless Drupal Drupal Upgradation & Migration Database Migration Multisite & Multilingual Architecture Accessibility (WCAG/ADA) Salesforce Integration Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Google Tag Manager (GTM) CDN Solr/Search API Redis Performance Optimization CI/CD Docker AWS Drupal Commerce TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Drupal: Drupal 7/8/9/10/11, Custom Modules, Webforms, Services, Entity API, Views, Drupal Upgradation, Drupal Migration, Multisite & Multilingual Configuration

• APIs: REST/JSON APIs, JSON:API, Swagger/OpenAPI, OpenAPI Generator, OAuth, JWT, Apigee, Salesforce Integration

• Frontend: React.js, Component-Based Architecture, Reusable UI Components, Twig, JavaScript, Bootstrap, UI/UX Implementation, Accessibility (WCAG/ADA), Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM)

• Data: Database Migration, Data Modeling, Search/Cache (Solr, Search API, Redis)

• DevOps: Docker, DDEV, Git, Composer, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Linux

• Cloud/DB: AWS (EC2, S3), MySQL

• Other: Drupal Commerce, Laravel, CodeIgniter, WordPress PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Technical Specialist June 2022 — Present

DigitalApiCraft Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

• Led HSBC enterprise API documentation portal development using Drupal 9, React.js, REST/JSON APIs, and headless architecture.

• Built component-based architecture using React.js to develop reusable, modular UI components for the headless Drupal frontend, improving maintainability, scalability, and reuse across multiple pages of the portal.

• Turned UI/UX designs into interactive React.js prototypes, writing reusable content modules and ensuring maintainability of frontend code.

• Developed custom Drupal modules, custom entities, Webforms, Views customizations, services, and Swagger/OpenAPI documentation using OpenAPI Rest, JSON API, and JSON:API.

• Led Drupal upgradation from earlier versions to Drupal 9, resolving module and theme compatibility issues while ensuring zero downtime for production sites.

• Configured and maintained multisite and multilingual Drupal architecture, enabling shared codebase deployment across multiple domains and locales.

• Implemented accessibility (WCAG/ADA) best practices across UI components and templates to ensure compliance for enterprise banking users.

• Integrated Apigee API Gateway with OAuth/JWT authentication and implemented Solr, Redis caching, and performance optimization.

• Managed CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, and DDEV while participating in sprint planning and architecture discussions.

PHP Developer August 2019 — June 2022

K. J. Somaiya Vidyavihar, Mumbai

• Led development of multiple CMS platforms using CodeIgniter.

• Designed database schemas, reusable modules, and scalable backend architecture.

• Performed database migration across legacy and new CMS platforms, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime during cutover.

• Developed custom admin panels and optimized application performance. Drupal Developer September 2018 — June 2019

PIXACORE India LLP, Mumbai

• Developed and maintained Drupal-based websites for agency clients.

• Executed Drupal migration projects, moving legacy sites to newer Drupal versions using the Migrate API while preserving content, URL structure, and SEO.

• Worked on custom themes, Webforms, views, blocks, and contributed module customization. Consultant November 2017 — August 2018

Knowarth Technologies, Mumbai

• Contributed to Reliance R-University LMS built on Drupal.

• Implemented scalable Drupal solutions supporting high user loads. PHP Developer October 2016 — November 2017

AeonIT Solutions, Mumbai

• Developed REST APIs for mobile applications.

• Defined API structures, validation rules, and integration workflows.

• Performed database migration for backend systems supporting mobile applications, ensuring consistency across environments.

• Implemented security validations and HIPAA-related compliance. PHP Developer February 2014 — August 2016

Arigel Software, Mumbai

• Delivered eCommerce platforms using Drupal Commerce, including product catalog, cart, and checkout functionality.

• Implemented multilingual storefronts using Drupal's multilingual system, enabling localized content and currency for international customers.

• Customized modules and improved application performance. CERTIFICATIONS:

• Acquia Certified Drupal Developer — Drupal 8

• Acquia Certified Drupal Site Builder — Drupal 8

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science (Information Technology), University of Mumbai

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