Contentstack CMS Architect

Description :

Job Title : Contentstack CMS Architect

Experience : 10+ Years

Engagement Type : Contract

About the Role :

We are looking for a seasoned Contentstack CMS Architect to lead the end-to-end design and implementation of a headless CMS solution for a high-profile digital experience project. The ideal candidate will define the architecture, drive key technical decisions, and mentor the development team throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect and design scalable, high-performance headless CMS solutions using Contentstack

- Define and design content models, schemas, taxonomies, workflows, modular blocks, references, and publishing strategies across single/multi-stack environments

- Lead integrations between Contentstack, frontend applications (Next.js), and third-party platforms such as CRM, DAM, Analytics, and CDPs

- Establish API design standards using REST and GraphQL for content delivery

- Conduct architecture reviews, define coding standards, and ensure delivery best practices

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions

- Guide and mentor CMS developers across the project lifecycle

- Lead content migration, data mapping, and platform optimization activities

- Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery

Required Skills :

Technical Skills :

- 10+ years of experience in Solution/Technical Architecture

- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Contentstack

- Strong expertise in Headless CMS architecture and composable DXP principles

- Proficiency in Next.js, React.js, REST APIs, and GraphQL

- Experience in designing optimized queries for performance, personalization, and schema-driven content retrieval

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

- Familiarity with search integrations such as Algolia and Coveo

- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Soft Skills :

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced agile environment