James Hawthorn Byng
Kingswinford,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished software developer with extensive expertise in PHP programming and Symfony framework. Proficient in Drupal 7-11, PHPUnit testing, and REST API development. Demonstrates strong skills in DevOps, including Docker and CI/CD pipelines, as well as version control with Git. Adept at agile methodologies and dependency management using Composer. Committed to delivering high-quality software solutions and continuously enhancing technical proficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Drupal Developer
CTI Digital
Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester
2025.09 - Current
- Led Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 migrations, modernising legacy websites daily.
- Delivered interactive Drupal features using PHP, JavaScript, and best practices.
- Introduced automated testing processes, tooling, and guidance across department.
- Led Drupal CMS system updates, ensuring timely and seamless integration.
- Facilitated smooth migration from other CMS platforms to Drupal without data loss.
- Successfully integrated third-party APIs into existing Drupal infrastructure.
Senior Drupal Tech Lead
Box Uk
Cardiff
2021.11 - 2025.09
- Fully remote role
- Led technical delivery of high-profile Drupal 9/10 platforms under Wales.com umbrella.
- Introduced transition of Paragraph components from static twig, to react based components.
- Introduced Algolia search integration via Hypothesis-Driven Development into team workflow.
- Promoted Senior Drupal Tech Lead in under 2 years.
- Integrated SonarCloud and CI tooling into build pipeline to enforce code quality.
Drupal Developer
DRP Group
Hartlebury
2017.08 - 2021.11
- Led development of multilingual, multisite Drupal 8 platforms for Jaguar Land Rover, including newsroom sites and the global corporate website.
- Rebuilt inherited legacy sites, migrating 9+ years of content and assets to modern architecture using Amazon S3 and latest Drupal releases.
- Delivered improved editorial workflows and centralised content control across 5 sites in 8 languages from a unified backend.
- Built custom modules, integrated external systems, and optimised page performance and asset delivery across the network.
- Mentored junior developers and introduced Drupal development best practices across the wider team.
- Contributed to high-visibility campaigns, including the Range Rover Evoque launch microsite.
- Project Links:
- Media.jaguar.com
- Media.landrover.com
- Media.jaguarlandrover.com
- Media.jaguarracing.com
- Jaguarlandrover.com
- Www.landrover.com/liveforthecity
Drupal Developer
Titania Ltd
Worcester
2016.06 - 2017.06
- Maintained and extended Titania’s Drupal 7 e-commerce site, delivering new features and UX improvements across the marketing and licensing platforms.
- Refactored legacy PHP and custom modules to align with Drupal coding standards and improve long-term maintainability.
- Built custom modules to support site-specific functionality and streamline internal admin tasks.
- Improved the site's visual design and frontend theme in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Managed and maintained additional internal Drupal systems including the marketing intranet and software licence management portal.
Web Developer
ICF International
Birmingham
2014.10 - 2016.06
- Delivered Drupal 7 solutions for EU-funded projects, including secure platforms for document sharing and communication between member states.
- Developed and maintained the European Migration Network Information Exchange System (IESS), a closed-access portal for cross-country statistical and procedural collaboration.
- Built and supported multiple web platforms using Drupal, WordPress, and Documentum, often juggling several large-scale projects concurrently.
- Collaborated with remote teams across Europe and followed structured agile workflows to deliver on tight deadlines and evolving requirements.
Education
BSc - Computer Science
University of Worcester
Worcester 2010.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- DevOps familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- PHPUnit testing
- Version control with Git
- Symfony framework expertise
- Drupal 7-10 proficiency
- PHP programming
- Agile methodologies
- REST API development
- Dependency management with Composer
Affiliations
- Photography
- Dungeons and Dragons - Playing and DMing
- Creating hobby sites - See the The Alchemist's Tome in links
Timeline
Senior Drupal Developer
CTI Digital
2025.09 - Current
Senior Drupal Tech Lead
Box Uk
2021.11 - 2025.09
Drupal Developer
DRP Group
2017.08 - 2021.11
Drupal Developer
Titania Ltd
2016.06 - 2017.06
Web Developer
ICF International
2014.10 - 2016.06
BSc - Computer Science
University of Worcester
2010.01 - 2013.01