Lead Contentful Developer

Job title: Lead Contentful Developer Job type: Contract Contract Length: short term (possibility to be extended) Rate: $75 - $95 per hour Role Location: US Remote (Canada also considered) The company: Our client is a full-service, deeply digital advertising agency based in the North Mid-West, established over 40 years ago. It specializes in creating transformative branding and marketing solutions, including application development and marketing services, with a belief that courage and kindness have a place in business. They focus on driving uncommon success for clients in a collaborative environment. Role and Responsibilities: The role requires a Lead Contentful Developer to drive the launch of a client's website for an established digital marketing agency. This role requires strong front-end and back-end skills to design, develop, and maintain complex content-driven web applications using Contentful CMS. The ideal candidate will collaborate with designers, product managers, backend developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-performance, scalable digital experiences, with a primary focus on overseeing the end-to-end website launch process. Key Responsibilities • Lead the development and launch of client websites, ensuring seamless integration and deployment using Contentful CMS. • Design, develop, and maintain advanced content models, content types, and workflows in Contentful. • Integrate Contentful with frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue, or Angular, and back-end technologies like Node.js, Express, or serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda). • Consume and optimize Contentful APIs (REST & GraphQL) to deliver dynamic, personalized content. • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces. • Work closely with backend teams to integrate third-party services, APIs, databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL), and ensure robust data handling. • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, SEO, security, and cross-browser compatibility. • Implement advanced best practices for content versioning, localization, permissions, and multi-environment setups. • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex application issues, including performance bottlenecks and integration challenges. • Participate in and lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers. • Support content editors, provide technical guidance, and drive architectural decisions for headless CMS implementations. Job Requirements: • Extensive experience (8+ years) with Contentful CMS in enterprise-level projects. • Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with strong front-end and back-end development skills. • Proven expertise with frontend frameworks like React, Next.js, or similar, and back-end technologies such as Node.js, APIs, and databases. • In-depth hands-on experience with Contentful REST & GraphQL APIs, including custom extensions and apps. • Strong understanding of headless CMS architecture, microservices, and full-stack web development. • Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and modern web standards. • Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems. • Solid grasp of web performance optimization, SEO best practices, accessibility (WCAG), and security protocols. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in agile environments. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred); relevant certifications (e.g., Contentful Certified Developer) are a plus. Accessibility Statement: Read and apply for this role in the way that works for you by using our Recite Me assistive technology tool. Click the circle at the bottom right side of the screen and select your preferences. We make an active choice to be inclusive towards everyone every day.? Please let us know if you require any accessibility adjustments through the application or interview process. Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Signify’s mission is to empower every person, regardless of their background or?circumstances, with an equitable chance to achieve the careers?they deserve. Building a diverse future, one placement at a?time. Check out our DE&I page here