Senior Drupal & PHP Backend Engineer
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Suramita Chakraborty
Senior Drupal & PHP Backend Engineer
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/suramita-chakraborty-
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Kolkata, West Bengal, 700156, IN
Senior Drupal, Laravel, codeigniter & PHP Backend Developer with 12 years of experience designing and developing scalable CMS platforms, enterprise web applications, and API-driven solutions. Expertise in Drupal (7–10), Laravel, Core PHP, WordPress, REST APIs, Symfony-based Drupal architecture, MVC frameworks, and OOP principles. Strong experience in custom module development, backend architecture, third-party integrations, performance optimization, caching strategies, and headless/decoupled CMS implementations. Proficient in MySQL/PostgreSQL, database design, query optimization, debugging, and Git-based Agile workflows. Familiar with Acquia ecosystem, CI/CD practices and cloud platforms including AWS. Additional experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Work Experience
Senior Drupal Developer (Contractual) Mar 2026 - Apr 2026 Persistent systems limited Pune
● Worked extensively on enterprise-level Drupal API-driven applications leveraging REST APIs and Drupal’s Dependency Injection architecture to integrate external systems and deliver dynamic, data-driven user experiences.
● Developed and maintained custom Drupal functionalities to consume and process data from SAP and BOOMI integration services, enabling seamless synchronization and display of backend business data on the frontend
● Built and managed flexible content architectures using Drupal Paragraphs, creating reusable and scalable content components such as sliders, nested tabs, banners, and dynamic page layouts.
● Implemented and maintained content synchronization workflows across multiple environments using Drupal content sync modules, ensuring content consistency and streamlined deployment processes.
● Customized frontend user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery to enhance usability, responsiveness, and overall user experience.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable Drupal-based solutions aligned with business needs.
● Utilized Acquia Cloud workflows for code deployment, environment management, and release coordination across development, staging, and production environments.
● Performed server-side activities using Acquia SSH access and Drush commands for cache management, database updates, configuration imports, troubleshooting, and deployment support.
● Contributed to ongoing maintenance, debugging, performance optimization, and enhancement of Drupal applications within Agile development environments. Senior Consultant May 2024 - 2026
Capgemini Technologies India Limited Kolkata
● Designed, developed, and maintained scalable, secure, and high-performance websites using Drupal, React, WordPress, and PHP.
● Built custom Drupal modules, themes, and site architectures, ensuring optimized performance and clean code structure.
● Integrated third-party services and APIs, including REST-based integrations, payment gateways, CRM tools, and external data sources.
● Developed and maintained backend API for Gen AI using Python, PostgreSQL and MySQL, ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.
● Worked closely with designers, frontend developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user- centric solutions.
● Performed code reviews, troubleshooting, debugging, and continuous improvements for existing applications.
● Ensured adherence to security standards, version control (Git), and structured deployment processes. Associate Consultant Nov 2016 - May 2024
Tata Consultancy Services Kolkata
● Led end-to-end development of scalable, secure, and high-performance websites using Drupal and PHP, delivering robust web solutions aligned with business goals.
● Architected and developed custom Drupal modules, themes, and multisite implementations, improving site performance, maintainability, and scalability.
● Engineered scalable PHP, React and Laravel-based web applications, including custom requirement development, REST API integration, database optimization, and backend performance enhancement following MVC architecture and OOP principles.
● Designed and implemented seamless third-party API integrations (REST APIs, payment gateways, CRM systems, and external data services) to enhance platform functionality.
● Developed and maintained efficient backend systems using PHP and MySQL, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
● Collaborated cross-functionally with UI/UX designers, frontend developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-focused digital experiences.
● Conducted code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and continuous enhancements to maintain system reliability and technical excellence.
● Managed Git-based version control workflows and supported deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments with CI/CD best practices. Application Programmer Nov 2014 - Oct 2016
Web Spiders (India) Pvt. Ltd Kolkata
In this role, I developed reliable and scalable web solutions using PHP along with Drupal, WordPress, and Symfony. I worked on both backend and frontend development, designed efficient MySQL databases, wrote optimized code, and built interactive features using jQuery, JavaScript, and AJAX. I collaborated closely with the team to deliver secure, high-quality features and continuously improved system performance and user experience. Web Developer Jan 2014 - Sep 2014
Web Magical Solutions Kolkata
In this role, I developed scalable and reliable web solutions using PHP with Drupal, WordPress, and Symfony. I handled both backend and frontend tasks, designed efficient MySQL databases, wrote optimized code, and created interactive features with jQuery, JavaScript, and AJAX. I worked closely with the team to deliver secure, high- quality features and consistently improved overall system performance and user experience. Junior Web Developer Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
Esolz Technologies (P) Ltd Kolkata
● Assisted senior developers in building web applications and writing clean, well-documented code
● Participated in code reviews, debugging, and resolving technical issues to maintain code quality.
● Continuously learned new tools and technologies to improve development skills and workflow. Projects
GenAI Template & Document Automation APIs
Developed scalable backend APIs integrating Generative AI for automated document processing, template editing, and content generation. Implemented secure authentication, error handling, and optimized workflows for uploading and managing files via Microsoft Graph API.
Web Application Development (WordPress & Drupal)
Worked on multiple CMS-based applications involving custom module/theme development, performance optimization, and backend integrations.
JNJ Institute – Healthcare Learning Portal
Built a secure, scalable e-learning platform for healthcare professionals with dynamic course delivery, REST API integration, user authentication, and responsive UI components. Marketing, E-commerce & Informational Websites
Luckylink – Marketing site for a job portal (Drupal 7) Dividenc – Business brochure for mountain properties (Drupal 7) Narpani Pearavai – Informational site for community council (Joomla 3) Miratis – E-commerce platform with bidding/advertising (Joomla 2.5) The Pharmacy Centre – Pharmacy e-commerce with repeat prescription and multi-site support (Joomla 2.5) Pretox – Online brochure for lead-based disposal system (Drupal 7) Huodongma – QR code generator site (Core PHP) Libyaconnect – B2B bidding platform with chat and messaging (Joomla 2.5) FashionHabitat – Jewellery catalogue website (Joomla 2.5)
Core Skills
Drupal, WordPress, Laravel, Codeigniter, MySQL, Git, HTML/CSS/JS, Agile, REST APIs, jQuery, AJAX, Core PHP, PostgreSQL, Dependency Injection, Drupal Paragraphs, Acquia Cloud, Drush, AWS Education
Bengal Institute of Technology & Management (WBUT) 2011 B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation
GPA: 7.59
Rasmoni Balika Vidyalaya 2005
Higher Secondary (XII)
GPA: 61%
Rasmoni Balika Vidyalaya 2003
Secondary (X)
GPA: 75.25%
Languages
Bengali, English, Hindi
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