Signify Technology ยท 2 days ago
Lead Contentful Developer
United States
Contract
Remote
Lead/Staff
$75/hr - $95/hr
8+ years expSignify Technology is a full-service digital advertising agency with over 40 years of experience, specializing in transformative branding and marketing solutions. They are looking for a Lead Contentful Developer to oversee the launch of client websites, requiring strong front-end and back-end skills to design, develop, and maintain complex content-driven web applications using Contentful CMS.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and launch of client websites, ensuring seamless integration and deployment using Contentful CMS
Design, develop, and maintain advanced content models, content types, and workflows in Contentful
Integrate Contentful with frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue, or Angular, and back-end technologies like Node.js, Express, or serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda)
Consume and optimize Contentful APIs (REST & GraphQL) to deliver dynamic, personalized content
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces
Work closely with backend teams to integrate third-party services, APIs, databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL), and ensure robust data handling
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, SEO, security, and cross-browser compatibility
Implement advanced best practices for content versioning, localization, permissions, and multi-environment setups
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application issues, including performance bottlenecks and integration challenges
Participate in and lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers
Support content editors, provide technical guidance, and drive architectural decisions for headless CMS implementations
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience (8+ years) with Contentful CMS in enterprise-level projects
Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with strong front-end and back-end development skills
Proven expertise with frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, or similar, and back-end technologies such as Node.js, APIs, and databases
In-depth hands-on experience with Contentful REST & GraphQL APIs, including custom extensions and apps
Strong understanding of headless CMS architecture, microservices, and full-stack web development
Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and modern web standards
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
Solid grasp of web performance optimization, SEO best practices, accessibility (WCAG), and security protocols
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in agile environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred); relevant certifications (e.g., Contentful Certified Developer) are a plus
Company
Signify Technology
Technology Recruitment Company
11-50 employees
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