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