Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team at Pearl. In this role, you will initially focus on modernizing and securing our Drupal-based platforms, ensuring system stability, security compliance, and seamless customer experiences. As the immediate modernization priorities are completed, your focus will expand into C#/.NET development and broader full-stack engineering initiatives, contributing to the development and enhancement of scalable applications. You will collaborate with experienced engineers across global teams, take ownership of complex technical challenges, and leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency and quality. This is an opportunity for an engineer who brings strong technical expertise, enjoys solving real-world engineering challenges, and is excited to contribute across both established platforms and modern technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Drupal Platform –Own and maintain the Drupal platform, including upgrades, security updates, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Backend Development – Design, implement, and scale backend services using C#, .NET Core, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented architectures.
• Frontend Development – Build and enhance web applications using React, Redux, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Scalable Systems – Design and evolve highly scalable, reliable systems for high-traffic environments with strong observability and extensibility.
• AI & LLM Engineering – Leverage tools such as Cursor, Claude, and GitHub Copilot and build AI agents using the latest LLM models.
• AI/ML Features – Collaborate with Product and Design teams to develop AI/ML-powered product features.
• Production Support – Diagnose and resolve production issues and contribute to incident response and system resilience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Design, and Data teams from discovery through product launch.
• Quality & Testing – Build and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests throughout the development lifecycle.
• Technical Leadership – Participate in code and design reviews, promote knowledge sharing, and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Build

• Scalable Web Applications – Build high-performance, reliable web applications designed for high-traffic environments.
• Backend Services – Develop scalable services and RESTful APIs using C# and .NET Core.
• Drupal Solutions – Build, enhance, and modernize Drupal-based platforms, including upgrades and customizations.
• Modern Frontend Experiences – Develop user-facing applications using React, Redux, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• AI-Powered Features – Build AI agents and contribute to AI/ML-powered product features using the latest LLM models.
• Quality Engineering – Build robust unit, integration, and end-to-end testing into the products you deliver.

What We’re Looking For

• Backend Engineering – 6+ years of web development experience with strong expertise in Drupal and PHP, along with C#, .NET Core, REST APIs, and service-oriented/event-driven architectures.
• Drupal Expertise – 2+ years of hands-on Drupal experience, including major-version upgrades and work in the Drupal database.
• PHP Development – 2+ years of hands-on PHP experience, preferably with Drupal customization, modules, and maintenance.
• AI/LLM Exposure – Experience leveraging AI/LLMs for development, testing, code interpretation, analysis, and other engineering use cases.
• Scalable Systems – Strong experience building complex web applications and working with high-volume systems and large-scale data processing.
• Engineering Mindset – Strong understanding of architectural patterns, clean/maintainable code, and modern web services.
• Collaboration & Ownership – Strong problem-solving, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

• Drupal Modernization - Experience with Drupal 11 version upgrades, migrations, and custom module development.
• Modern Front-End Frameworks - Hands-on experience with React.js or Angular, with React preferred.