The Dallas Morning News · 2 days ago
Architect, Software Engineering (Contentful, Next.js, Vercel) - TEMPORARY
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$83/hr - $101/hrThe Dallas Morning News is a professional services company at the intersection of marketing and technology. They are seeking a technology leader with experience in architecting and leading software development initiatives on large-scale enterprise websites built on the Contentful platform.
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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
Demonstrated experience architecting and leading software development initiatives on large-scale enterprise websites built on the Contentful platform
Active certification from Contentful such as Certified Professional, Certified Content Manager, and have 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
Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Company
The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News offers the latest local and international news via a variety of print and digital media.
Founded in 1885
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.35MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.35M
2015-03-11Series Unknown· $5M
Leadership Team
Jim Moroney
Publisher/CEO
Recent News
2025-12-06
EIN Presswire
2025-11-10
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