Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.
The Backend Developer designs, develops, and maintains scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions built on Drupal 10/11 and PHP. This role ensures platform stability, extensibility, and maintainability across multiple high-traffic Altium web properties, including marketing sites, documentation portals, customer dashboards, and localized platforms.
You’ll work within a modern ecosystem that includes Drupal backends, Next.js frontends, AWS infrastructure (EKS, RDS, CloudFront), and robust CI/CD workflows. This is a full-time, onsite role based at either our La Jolla, CA Corporate Headquarters or our Frisco, TX office.
Drupal Backend Development: Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules aligned to business requirements and coding standards. Extend Drupal core using hooks, plugins, services, and configuration management best practices.
API & Integration Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs, supporting headless Drupal implementations with Next.js frontends and other integrations.
Business Logic Implementation: Write clean, maintainable PHP code following Drupal standards, leveraging Composer and Drush for site management and automation.
Performance Optimization: Optimize database queries (MySQL / PostgreSQL), configure and manage caching layers (Redis / Valkey), and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across applications.
Security & Stability: Ensure secure coding practices including input validation, access control, CSP implementation, and data protection. Maintain module updates and dependency management.
CI/CD & Deployment Support: Collaborate with DevOps teams to support Jenkins pipelines, Blue/Green deployments, and ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
Code Quality & Architecture: Participate in code reviews, refactor legacy modules when needed, contribute to architectural decisions, and maintain high documentation standards.
Required:
Strong professional experience with PHP
Commercial experience with Drupal 10/11
Experience developing custom Drupal modules
Deep understanding of Drupal architecture (services, hooks, plugins, configuration management)
Experience using Composer and Drush
Experience working with MySQL or PostgreSQL
REST API development experience
Proficiency with Git version control
Working knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Varnish, or similar)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to independently deliver features
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have:
Experience with headless Drupal (decoupled architectures with Next.js or similar)
Familiarity with Symfony components
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments
CDN configuration experience (CloudFront or similar)
Experience working in Agile environments
Experience supporting multisite Drupal setups
This role supports multiple high-traffic Altium web properties spanning marketing platforms, documentation portals, customer dashboards, and global localized sites. The technology stack includes Drupal 10/11 backends, Next.js frontends, AWS infrastructure (EKS, RDS, CloudFront), and modern CI/CD practices.
We’re seeking a backend engineer with strong Drupal expertise who is comfortable working within established architectures while evolving them toward scalable, headless solutions. The ideal candidate understands CMS-based system design, extensibility, and multi-property platform strategy.
The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $190,000 annually. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
Work Arrangement: Full-time, onsite in La Jolla, CA or Frisco, TX
🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision Plans and HSA and FSA accounts
❤️ Basic Life and AD&D insurance; disability coverage where applicable
🌅 Retirement 401(k) Plan Option with Altium match
🧘 Employee Assistance Program
🏖 Paid holidays plus a “Choice Day” off per quarter
✈️ Paid time-off on arising schedule upon key milestones
🤒 Sick time for Dr. appointments or family health needs
👶 Family medical, maternity, paternity, and military leave
🥳 Employee referral program
🌍 Remote working abroad program
📚 Professional development support and resources
🥪 Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office
🚗 Free parking
💡 Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE
✈️ Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits
👏 Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.
Altium develops advanced PCB design software and tools that facilitate a unified design experience for electronics engineers, enhancing collaboration across various teams throughout the entire product development process from concept to manufacturing.
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