Drupal Migration & Configuration Specialist

Drupal Migration & Configuration Specialist (Contract)

Duration: 12 weeks (3 months)

Type: Contract (Hourly)

Location: Remote (U.S. preferred)

Rate: $85/hour (commensurate with experience)

Overview

We are seeking a Drupal Migration & Configuration Specialist to support a high-priority website migration from WordPress into a centrally managed university Drupal platform.

This is a hands-on execution role focused on content migration, Drupal configuration, and template-based page assembly within an established enterprise environment. The work is structured, fast-paced, and deadline-driven, with a defined 12-week delivery timeline – estimating March 2026 through mid-June.

Project Scope

· Migrate ~275 existing WordPress pages into Drupal

· Configure and build ~125 new pages using pre-defined Drupal templates

· Ensure full compliance with university standards (branding, accessibility, SEO)

· Support QA, UAT, and launch readiness

Responsibilities

Content Migration

· Map WordPress content structures (fields, taxonomies, media) to Drupal

· Execute automated and manual ("white-glove") migrations

· Ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity

· Documentation of migration activities

Drupal Configuration & Page Build

· Configure content types, fields, taxonomies, and views

· Build pages using existing Drupal templates and components

· Ensure consistent layout, formatting, and responsiveness

Migration Execution

· Support or implement migration scripts (Drupal Migrate API or equivalent)

· Troubleshoot and validate migrated data

· Handle complex or non-standard content manually when needed

SEO & Redirects

· Implement 301 redirects from WordPress to Drupal

· Preserve metadata and URL integrity

· Validate redirect accuracy and SEO continuity

QA & Validation

· Perform content and functional QA

· Identify and resolve issues (links, formatting, media, layout)

· Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Accessibility

· Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards

· Apply accessible content and markup practices

Collaboration

· Work within a university-managed Drupal environment

· Coordinate with project lead, QA/accessibility, and SEO stakeholders

· Follow established workflows, governance, and deployment processes

Required Qualifications

· 3–6+ years of Drupal experience (Drupal 9/10 preferred)

· Demonstrated experience migrating content from WordPress to Drupal

· Strong understanding of:

• Content types, taxonomies, fields, views


• Structured content mapping and transformation

· Experience with migration tools (Drupal Migrate API or similar)

· Solid HTML/CSS knowledge for layout and debugging

· Experience implementing redirects and preserving SEO during migrations

· Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience working within enterprise or university Drupal platforms

· Familiarity with Acquia, Pantheon, or similar hosting environments

· Experience with content audits and governance workflows

· Basic PHP/SQL for migration troubleshooting

· Experience supporting QA and stakeholder review processes

What This Role Is Not

· Not a design or UX role

· Not a custom module development role

· Not a junior content entry position

Success Criteria

· Accurate migration of ~275 pages with no critical data loss

· Successful configuration and launch of ~125 new pages

· Full accessibility and QA compliance

· SEO continuity via validated redirects

· On-time delivery within the 12-week timeline

How to Apply

Please provide:

· Resume

· Brief summary of relevant Drupal migration experience

· Examples of WordPress to Drupal migration work

· Availability for the 12-week engagement