Optimizely Technical Lead

Be part of a high growth Customer and Employee Experience consulting firm that has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America by Inc. 5000 and honored in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 North America. Optimizely Senior Developer or Technical Lead (Contract) 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 ASP.NET 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#, ASP.NET 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. About Altudo Altudo is an award-winning customer and employee experience consulting firm with a global presence across the US, Canada, and South America. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. 5000 and honored in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 North America, Altudo has cemented its position as a leader in the industry. Altudo is proud to be recognized among India’s top 50 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2022 and 2023 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. It is also certified as a great workplace for women and millennials. Over the last two decades, we have established ourselves as a leader in the customer experience space, with over fifty Fortune 500 companies among our clients. We specialize in creating solutions that improve customer experience and drive revenue. Our work has earned us numerous accolades and international recognition. Our success is rooted in our people and our work culture. We provide fast-track growth opportunities to our top performers and foster entrepreneurial avenues that contribute to their holistic development at Altudo. Additionally, we have strong alliances with Sitecore (Platinum), Microsoft, BigCommerce, and Adobe Learn more about us at https://www.altudo.co/