Application Tech Specialist - Drupal QA

Job Title: Application Tech Specialist - Drupal QA Location: Trenton, NJ (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Employment Type: Contract (Temporary) Visa: USC/GC/H4EAD Note: Only local New Jersey candidates who can interview in person and work onsite twice a week will be considered. No relocation candidates. Position Overview The Application Tech Specialist - Drupal QA will support pre-release testing and quality assurance activities for Drupal-based websites. This role requires strong experience with Drupal 10/11, automated testing using Playwright, and hands-on manual testing. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify and mitigate defects and security vulnerabilities within a Drupal environment. Education & Certifications Required: Bachelor’s degree Preferred: Acquia Drupal Developer Certification Required Skills & Qualifications 4+ years of experience in Drupal site building, features, and theming 4+ years of hands-on experience with Drupal 10 and 11 ecosystem (Git, Composer, Twig) 4+ years of experience using Playwright for automated testing Strong understanding of Drupal architecture and testing strategies Experience with Drupal UI development, including UX, theme development, and customization Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using Jira and GitHub Projects 4+ years of experience in manual testing 6+ years of experience maintaining and updating test suites aligned with code changes 6+ years of experience with Symfony and Composer workflows Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills Ability to write secure code and tests following Drupal coding standards and security guidelines Preferred Skills Experience with Acquia tools and platforms, including: Acquia Cloud Cloud IDE Acquia Pipelines BLT DDEV Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain automated and manual test scripts for Drupal websites Execute pre-release testing and validate functionality, performance, and security Keep automated test suites updated with ongoing code changes and deployments Troubleshoot issues and provide actionable recommendations for resolution Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, develop, test, deploy, and support Drupal applications Participate in code quality checks and deployment processes Communicate with management and stakeholders to understand business requirements Implement accessibility best practices based on current published standards Work with cloud vendors and infrastructure teams to manage cloud-hosted environments and repositories Perform code updates to ensure stability, performance, and security Document test cases, defects, and reproduction steps clearly for development teams Mentor team members on Drupal best practices and efficient testing approaches Ensure all applications comply with organizational information security standards Stay current with Drupal technologies, trends, and security updates Arushi Khanna | Associate - Hiring & Recruitment Email: arushi@nsitsolutions.com NS IT Solutions www.nsitsolutions.com & Vishal (Victor) Verma | Assistant Manager vishal@nsitsolutions.com