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# CMS Lead Developer

- **Company:** The Studio
- **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Contentful, Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software as a Service, System Configuration, JSON, Next.js, Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Tag Management, Web Usability, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development, Optimizely
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f49af75e76739d75

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on CMS development and scalable component data modeling in a consulting environment, with expertise in Optimizely CMS, Storyblok, or Contentful CMS strongly preferred.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, informatics, information technology or equivalent real-world experience.
 * Strong frontend and backend development skills utilizing a Next.js and React framework, with the ability to translate Figma designs into responsive HTML/CSS.
 * Proven experience configuring and integrating headless CMS platforms with enterprise ecommerce systems (like Salesforce Commerce).
 * Understanding of modern web best practices and technical patterns around Core Web Vitals, SEO/AEO, and JSON-LD.
 * Experience writing and consuming queries from headless APIs as Graph or REST.
 * Practical understanding of DevOps pipelines and configuration for frontend hosting platforms, such as Netlify, Vercel, or Optimizely.
 * Experience implementing third-party search solutions (e.g., Coveo, Algolia, etc.)).
 * Track record of leading developers on client projects while remaining active in the codebase.
 * Optimizely certifications (or related CMS platforms) are highly preferred.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate high-feedback, client-facing environments with professionalism and poise.
 * US-based remote worker with the flexibility to support clients across multiple time zones and occasionally travel to client sites or Studio Science HQ in Indianapolis.
 * Must be authorized to work in the USA for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or anytime in the future

## Description

* Technical Execution: Lead the design and hands-on delivery of headless CMS solutions using Next.js, React, and APIs, with a strong focus on Optimizely SaaS CMS.
 * Integrations: Oversee complex integrations between the CMS, Commerce, and third-party tools like search and analytics/tag management platforms.
 * Team Leadership: Mentor development and QA teams to ensure high-quality code, accessibility, and SEO/AEO optimized structures.
 * Consulting: Serve as a client-facing technical lead, driving solutioning workshops, scoping, estimation, and occasionally stepping into BA/PM responsibilities.


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