Contract - Front End Technical Lead

At Studio Science, independent contractors aren’t just temporary stopgaps - they are a critical, integral part of our core delivery model. When you join as a contractor, you aren’t treated like a sidelined outsider; you are embedded directly into our project teams as a high-level contributor and a respected subject matter expert. You will still collaborate closely with our designers, strategists, and clients to deliver experiences that work better.

We are currently expanding our network of top-tier independent contractor talent to partner with us on upcoming client engagements. We are looking for experienced Front-End Technical Leads who specialize in modern, headless CMS architectures. If you thrive in agency environments, enjoy owning technical delivery, and interested in a 1099 contract opportunity where your expertise is truly valued, we want to hear from you!

Typical Responsibilities look like:

• Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead on client website implementations, running sprint ceremonies, managing backlog prioritization, and ensuring high-quality frontend delivery
• Modern Frontend Development: Translate Figma designs into responsive HTML/CSS using React, Next.js, and Tailwind 4
• CMS Architecture: Develop data models, reusable content components, and page templates within headless SaaS CMS platforms (like Optimizely)
• Standard Integrations: Implement standard third-party tools via JavaScript snippets or iframes, set up tag management (Google Tag Manager/Google Analytics), and configure out-of-the-box CMS search solutions
• Best Practices: Ensure foundational SEO/GEO metadata, structured data (JSON-LD), and core WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility compliance across all builds

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Developer in a consulting or agency environment.
• Deep hands-on expertise with React and Next.js frameworks
• Experience building within SaaS-based headless CMS platforms that utilize proper SDKs and GraphQL support (Optimizely experience is a massive plus!)
• Comfortable operating as a 1099 independent contractor.
• US-based remote worker with the flexibility to support clients across multiple time zones.