Lead Developer- Contentful and headless CMS - W2.

  • Redmond, WA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 2 days ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Contentful and headless CMS

Job Details

Position- Lead Developer- Contentful and headless CMS architectures

Location: Redmond WA (Day 1 onsite)

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Lead with hands-on expertise in Contentful and headless CMS architectures to lead development teams in building scalable, high-performing digital experiences. This role combines technical leadership, solution design, and team mentoring. You will collaborate with architects, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure that solutions are well-architected, maintainable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end development and implementation of projects leveraging Contentful as the core CMS.
  • Design and implement content models, API integrations, and data workflows that support multi-channel digital experiences.
  • Collaborate with Technical Architects to define solution architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
  • Oversee integration with .NET technologies (ASP.NET Core, Blazor) and modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Vue, ensuring seamless connectivity with Contentful APIs and backend services.
  • Develop and maintain API layers (REST and GraphQL) for seamless communication between Contentful and applications.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers, conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, cloud deployments, and source control management.
  • Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and drive resolutions efficiently.

Stay current with Contentful releases, API updates, and evolving headless CMS trends to guide continuous improvement

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