Information Technology - Backend IT Developer III

Job#: 3046678

Job Description:
Backend IT Developer III (Sitecore Developer)

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract

Experience Level: Senior

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Sitecore Developer to join a team responsible for building and enhancing a modern, enterprise-scale digital platform. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with deep expertise in Sitecore, .NET development, and Headless CMS architectures.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting scalable web solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. This position requires strong hands-on technical abilities, architectural understanding, and the ability to mentor and support other developers.

Responsibilities
Sitecore Development

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications utilizing the Sitecore platform
• Build custom Sitecore modules, components, and integrations
• Configure and extend Sitecore features including content management, personalization, and digital experiences
• Support content delivery across modern headless architectures

Application Development

• Develop scalable solutions using C#, .NET Framework, and related technologies
• Design and implement integrations with external APIs, third-party applications, analytics platforms, and business systems
• Develop and maintain GraphQL-based solutions and integrations
• Participate in technical design, architecture discussions, and implementation planning

Headless Architecture

• Work within a modern Headless CMS environment
• Support integration between Sitecore and modern frontend frameworks
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless communication between presentation and content layers
• Contribute to architecture and best practices supporting scalable, decoupled solutions

Quality & Delivery

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams
• Troubleshoot, optimize, refactor, and improve existing codebases
• Support CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment processes
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable solutions

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with developers, architects, product owners, and business stakeholders
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and planning activities
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical growth across the team
• Help drive technical standards and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience developing solutions within the Sitecore platform
• Advanced proficiency with C# and .NET Framework
• Experience with Sitecore Headless development
• Experience with Sitecore Experience Accelerator (SXA)
• Experience with Sitecore Content Serialization
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with PowerShell scripting
• Experience integrating enterprise applications and APIs
• Strong understanding of SQL Server and search technologies such as Solr
• Experience utilizing Git, Bitbucket, or similar version control systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices
• Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization, and refactoring skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern frontend technologies such as Next.js and React
• Experience with Sitecore cloud environments
• Experience designing or supporting large-scale enterprise content platforms
• Understanding of digital marketing, analytics, or personalization integrations
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring development teams

What Makes You Successful

• Strong hands-on engineering mindset
• Ability to balance development execution with technical leadership
• Experience working independently and taking ownership of technical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for building scalable, high-quality software solutions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile development environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Sitecore developer who wants to work with modern headless architecture, enterprise-scale applications, and a collaborative engineering team focused on delivering innovative digital experiences.

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