full stack developer for science-policy web platforms

Ayesa Digital participates in high-impact European Union projects focused on major European challenges, science, innovation, sustainability, circular economy, bioeconomy, and resilient supply chains. The company develops collaborative technology initiatives with international reach and socially oriented outcomes.

• Lead the full-stack development, integration, and maintenance of Drupal-based web platforms;
• Design and develop scalable front-end architectures and engaging user experiences;
• Develop back-end applications and business logic using PHP, Symfony components, and related technologies;
• Build, customize, and maintain Drupal solutions, including custom modules, theming, site building, and migrations between Drupal versions;
• Design, secure, document, and implement RESTful APIs and integrations with external services, including Single Sign-On solutions;
• Develop data visualization, dashboard, and interactive mapping components;
• Ensure security, accessibility, performance, and cross-browser compatibility across applications;
• Manage application deployments and environments through CI/CD pipelines and containerized platforms;
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot complex issues, optimize existing systems, and contribute to architectural decisions;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and translate business and scientific requirements into technical solutions;
• Produce and maintain technical documentation;
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the development team.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 10 years of professional IT experience;
• At least 5 years of back-end web application development experience using PHP or similar technologies, including at least 2 years with Drupal and custom module development;
• At least 5 years of front-end development experience with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, responsive design, and cross-browser implementation;
• At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, securing, and documenting APIs and interoperability solutions;
• Strong hands-on experience with Drupal, PHP, Symfony, REST APIs, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle;
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, Vue, Bootstrap, D3.js, or Leaflet;
• Experience with Python scripting and data processing;
• Understanding of authentication and authorization standards including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, SAML, and CAS;
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and collaborative development platforms;
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, Linux environments, and Apache or NGINX web servers;
• Knowledge of secure development practices, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and performance optimization;
• Excellent English communication skills at B2 level or higher;
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and international environments;
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Prestigious projects within European institutions;
• International, innovative, and multicultural environments;
• Continuous support from a team of experts in EU projects;
• Equal opportunity and diversity-focused workplace.