Ajit Shinde

Senior Drupal Backend Developer with 12+ years of experience in PHP development, including 1.5+ years of technical leadership and 7+ years specializing in Drupal 7/8/9/10/11. Hands-on experience building component-based, modular frontend architecture using React.js and reusable UI components for headless Drupal applications. Expertise in custom module development, REST APIs, Swagger/OpenAPI implementation, headless Drupal architectures, Salesforce integration, Solr integration, Redis caching, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), performance optimization, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and AWS deployments.

Acquia Certified Drupal

Developer & Site Builder.

Senior Technical Specialist - DigitalApiCraft Pvt Ltd - Mumbai

(2022-06)

• Led HSBC enterprise API documentation portal development using Drupal 9, React.js, REST/JSON APIs, and headless architecture.
• Built component-based architecture using React.js to develop reusable, modular UI components for the headless Drupal frontend, improving maintainability, scalability, and reuse across multiple pages of the portal.
• Turned UI/UX designs into interactive React.js prototypes, writing reusable content modules and ensuring maintainability of frontend code.
• Developed custom Drupal modules, custom entities, Webforms, Views customizations, services, and Swagger/OpenAPI documentation using OpenAPI Rest, JSON API, and JSON:API.
• Led Drupal upgradation from earlier versions to Drupal 9, resolving module and theme compatibility issues while ensuring zero downtime for production sites.
• Configured and maintained multisite and multilingual Drupal architecture, enabling shared codebase deployment across multiple domains and locales.
• Implemented accessibility (WCAG/ADA) best practices across UI components and templates to ensure compliance for enterprise banking users.
• Integrated Apigee API Gateway with OAuth/JWT authentication and implemented Solr, Redis caching, and performance optimization.
• Managed CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, Docker, and DDEV while participating in sprint planning and architecture discussions.

PHP Developer - K. J. Somaiya Vidyavihar - Mumbai

(2019-08 - 2022-06)

• Led development of multiple CMS platforms using CodeIgniter.
• Designed database schemas, reusable modules, and scalable backend architecture.
• Performed database migration across legacy and new CMS platforms, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime during cutover.
• Developed custom admin panels and optimized application performance.

Drupal Developer - PIXACORE India LLP - Mumbai

(2018-09 - 2019-06)

• Developed and maintained Drupal-based websites for agency clients.
• Executed Drupal migration projects, moving legacy sites to newer Drupal versions using the Migrate API while preserving content, URL structure, and SEO.
• Worked on custom themes, Webforms, views, blocks, and contributed module customization.

Consultant - Knowarth Technologies - Mumbai

(2017-11 - 2018-08)

• Contributed to Reliance R-University LMS built on Drupal.
• Implemented scalable Drupal solutions supporting high user loads.

PHP Developer - AeonIT Solutions - Mumbai

(2016-10 - 2017-11)

• Developed REST APIs for mobile applications.
• Defined API structures, validation rules, and integration workflows.
• Performed database migration for backend systems supporting mobile applications, ensuring consistency across environments.
• Implemented security validations and HIPAA-related compliance.

PHP Developer - Arigel Software - Mumbai

(2014-02 - 2016-08)

• Delivered eCommerce platforms using Drupal Commerce, including product catalog, cart, and checkout functionality.
• Implemented multilingual storefronts using Drupal's multilingual system, enabling localized content and currency for international customers.
• Customized modules and improved application performance.

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - University of Mumbai