Optimizely Technical Lead

Job Title: Optimizely Technical Lead

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Department: Technology / Digital Experience

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optimizely Senior Developer or Technical Lead to join our digital experience team. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in .NET development, with a strong focus on Optimizely CMS and modern digital solution development. This role involves leading cross-functional development teams, creating scalable solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-level digital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of web solutions using Optimizely CMS and Commerce.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define technical requirements and project goals.
• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using MVC, Web API, SQL Server, and related technologies.
• Design and implement composable digital architectures, integrating headless CMS, microservices, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to deliver performant, SEO-friendly, and accessible user interfaces using React, Next.js, and Vercel.
• Define and enforce best practices for API-first development, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native deployments.
• Mentor and guide developers across backend and frontend stacks, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Participate in client workshops and technical discovery sessions to shape solution architecture and delivery plans.
• Ensure seamless integration between Optimizely and third-party services (e.g., DAM, CRM, PIM).
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies in the composable DXP space and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure adherence to development standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Optimizely (Episerver) CMS and/or Commerce.
• Proven experience managing teams of 4+ developers.
• Proficiency in C#, MVC, Web API, Entity Framework, SQL Server, and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, Bootstrap).
• Solid understanding of headless CMS, API-first design, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Sitecore CMS is a plus.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Optimizely or Sitecore certification.
• Experience working in international, distributed teams.
• Bachelor s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.