Drupal Developer (API-First, Headless, 5+ yrs)

Akshay gupta

Software Developer Engineer

Drupal Developer with 5+ years of expertise across Drupal 7–11, specializing in headless/decoupled architectures and API-first development. Proficient in building custom modules, REST & GraphQL APIs, Apache Solr integration, and backend performance optimization. Strong frontend skills in Twig, HTML, CSS, React.js, and Next.js. Experienced in deploying and managing enterprise CMS solutions on Pantheon cloud platform. Dedicated to delivering scalable, high-quality, and maintainable web applications. ******.********@*****.*** 981-***-**** Gurugram, India linkedin.com/in/akshay-gupta-2b098a18b WORK EXPERIENCE

Consultant

Deloitte Consulting USI

05/2025 - Present, Gurugram, India

Currently working on multiple enterprise Drupal projects including Duke Health and Fairview.

Designed and implemented API-first architecture using REST APIs for headless Drupal applications.

Leading a team of five members for over a year, providing guidance and mentorship to both junior and peer-level professionals within the project. Working on a multi-site Drupal platform consisting of 5 websites hosted on Pantheon cloud. Implemented and maintained a common custom upstream for consistent architecture across sites.

Developed reusable components and custom modules to support multi-site scalability. Ensured deployment best practices and environment management on Pantheon.

Conducted client demos and collaborated with stakeholders for requirement alignment. Improved team productivity through process optimization and technical guidance.

Demonstrated versatility by contributing as a front-end developer, implementing HTML, CSS, Jquery, JavaScript, React JS solutions. Enhanced search functionality by analyzing Apache Solr features and use cases, implementing tailored solutions within the project to deliver higher quality and more relevant search results.

Developed and customized Drupal core and contributed modules (Drupal 9 & 10). Built scalable backend solutions with focus on performance, maintainability, and coding standards (PHPCS, PHPStan, PHPUnit). Contributed to a firm initiative delivering a Drupal headless CMS for an education-focused site, integrating a Next.js front end that consumed Drupal content via REST APIs and GraphQL.

Analyst

Deloitte Consulting USI

04/2022 - 04/2025, Gurugram, India

Contributed to Drupal 9 to Drupal 10 upgrade including module compatibility and refactoring.

Developed custom modules and APIs for third-party integrations using REST architecture. Worked on backend development and frontend theming using Twig templates.

Implemented Solr-based search solutions for improved performance and relevance. Wrote optimized MySQL queries for complex data handling and reporting.

Worked on WordPress including theme customization and plugin integration. Intern Analyst

Deloitte Consulting USI

03/2021 - 03/2022, Gurugram, India

Received extensive training in multiple technologies, including Python, Java, CSS, JavaScript.

Built a Sudoku game using Python demonstrating problem-solving skills. Delivered complex Drupal-based functionalities during training phase. Developed custom modules, views, feeds, and layout builder implementations.

SKILLS

Drupal PHP Wordpress

Headless/Decoupled CMS Integration PHPUnit

Python Rest API GraphQL SOLR

HTML/CSS React.js Next.js Pantheon

Data Structures & Algorithms PySpark

MySQL

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Search Optimization:

Implemented Apache Solr for enterprise-level search enhancement

Headless Drupal CMS (Firm Initiative):

Built a decoupled architecture using Drupal backend and API-first approach

API Integration:

Developed REST APIs for third-party system integrations Pantheon Cloud:

Experience working with Pantheon cloud for multi-site Drupal deployments

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology

GGSIPU

01/2016 - 01/2020,

New Delhi

ACHIEVEMENTS

Received 6 awards for my Applause performance in

Deloitte.

Deloitte's Generative Al Initiative (01/2024 - 04/2024) As part of this Initiative, I made significant findings and provided valuable analysis. My contributions were acknowledged with a spot award, underlining my analytical skills and commitment to innovation. Won bronze medal in the National Math's Olympiad.

Deloitte's API automation Initiative

(01/2026 - 02/2026)

As part of Deloitte's Firm Initiative, I have worked on automating the Conversion of API structure using FastAPI from SFMC to AJO. Deloitte's Headless CMS Initiative (01/2025 - 04/2025) As part of Deloitte's Firm Initiative, I have worked on Drupal Headless CMS integrating a Next.js front end that consumed Drupal content via REST APIs and GraphQL.

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