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