iCrossing · 9 hours ago
Architect, Software Engineering (Contentful, Next.js, Vercel) - TEMPORARY
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$77/hr - $94/hriCrossing is a professional services company that combines marketing and technology to help brands solve complex challenges. They are seeking a technology leader to architect and lead software development initiatives on large-scale enterprise websites built on the Contentful platform, guiding clients and ensuring best practices in frontend architecture.
AdvertisingConsultingDigital MarketingSemantic SearchSEO
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and guidance to technology projects where we are developing Contentful solutions for highly visible marketing and eCommerce Websites
Be a trusted advisor for your clients in all areas related to the Contentful platform and frontend website architectures
Represent iCrossing and take a leading role in solutioning workshops with Contentful and your clients to gather required information and recommend solutions
Be able to understand your client’s requirements and their environment to develop recommendations on how they can best leverage the Contentful platform
Review your client’s website frontend implementation and create paths forward to ensure that SEO best practices are being followed
Evaluate products and technologies and their alternatives for a fit with your client’s business requirements, and their use in proposed solutions
Collaborate with software engineering leads to design how features should be built for Contentful solutions, ensure the finished product meets requirements and is done according to Contentful’s best practices
Produce software engineering deliverables such as solution approaches, technical architecture, technical specifications, prototypes, proofs of concept, etc., that are inputs into building the final live website or application
Participate in project estimation and contribute to authoring technical and business requirement documentation
Qualification
Required
Active certification from Contentful such as Certified Professional, Certified Content Manager, and obtained Contentful skill badges such as Personalization, Studio for Developers, and Studio for Content Managers
Experience designing solutions and integrating multiple Contentful products (core platform, personalization, studio) into a holistic customer-tailored solution
Experience with building websites for Contentful and using modern frontend frameworks including Next.js
Solid understanding of Contentful and frontend website architecture and development best practices
Hands-on experience as a frontend website developer throughout your career
Integration of web pages and applications with GraphQL services; Node-based workflow and build systems such as Webpack; Modern web development practices including implementing responsive design and mobile-first layouts
Experience and understanding of building web applications intended to run in cloud platforms and services such as Vercel
Solid understanding of Continuous Integration technologies and deployment frameworks (Maven, Docker, Jenkins/Github Actions)
Experience leading teams of software engineers
Preferred
Client facing consulting experience
Any architect-level certification on Vercel
Eagerness and flexibility to learn new technologies, tools, and cloud platforms
Benefits
Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Company
iCrossing
iCrossing is a digital marketing company providing planning and development services for brands and agencies.
Founded in 1998
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
iCrossing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (3)
2023 (8)
2022 (7)
2021 (9)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136MKey Investors
Goldman SachsOak Investment Partners,RRE Ventures,StarVest PartnersGeneration Partners,RRE Ventures
2010-06-02Acquired
2008-03-02Series F· $15M
2007-07-26Series E· $62M
Leadership Team
Amanda Ramos, SHRM-CP
Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Christopher Vasquez
Executive Assistant to Global President & COO
Recent News
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