CMS Architect - Headless CMS Platforms
Posted 1 week ago by Salt
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: The CMS Solution Architect role focuses on guiding enterprise clients through evaluations, migrations, and implementations of both traditional and modern content management systems, particularly headless CMS platforms. The position requires a senior technology expert with extensive experience in CMS architecture and a strong ability to communicate and translate business needs into technical solutions. The role is fully remote and operates on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide enterprise clients through CMS evaluations, migrations, and implementations.
- Provide technical leadership and strategic insight in CMS architecture.
- Advise clients on the appropriate CMS platform based on business context.
- Take ownership of implementation from planning through delivery.
- Assess existing CMS ecosystems and lead modernization initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Broad CMS expertise, including headless CMS platforms like Contentful.
- Familiarity with Builder.io and Strapi.
- Experience with open-source platforms such as WordPress and Drupal.
- Knowledge of enterprise-grade systems like Sitecore and SDL Tridion.
- 15 years of experience in CMS architecture and solution design.
- Strong background in technical leadership.
- Excellent communication skills for client engagement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
CMS Solution Architect – Headless CMS Platforms - Remote Contract
Remote Contract for a client in the Middle East - Full-time hours, Monday to Friday contract
We’re looking for an experienced CMS Solution Architect with deep expertise across traditional and modern content management platforms. The ideal candidate will bring both technical leadership and strategic insight, capable of guiding enterprise clients through CMS evaluations, migrations, and full-scale implementations. The ideal candidate is a senior technology expert who has grown alongside the CMS evolution, from early platforms like SDL Tridion to today’s leading headless solutions such as Contentful. You’re comfortable advising clients, recommending the right platform based on business context, and taking ownership of implementation from planning through delivery.
Key Requirements:
- Broad CMS expertise, including:
- Headless CMS: Contentful (mandatory), plus familiarity with Builder.io, Strapi
- Open-source platforms: WordPress, Drupal
- Enterprise-grade systems: Sitecore (preferred), SDL Tridion (legacy experience a plus)
- 15 years of experience in CMS architecture and end-to-end solutioning
- Strong background in technical leadership and solution design
- Proven ability to assess existing CMS ecosystems and lead modernization initiatives
- Excellent communication skills and ability to engage directly with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions