The candidate must possess in-depth functional knowledge of the process area and apply it to operational scenarios to provide effective solutions. He/she must be able to identify discrepancies and propose optimal solutions by using a logical, systematic, and sequential methodology. It is vital to be open-minded towards inputs and views from team members and to effectively lead, control, and motivate groups towards company objects. Additionally, he/she must be self-directed, proactive, and seize every opportunity to meet internal and external customer needs and achieve customer satisfaction by effectively auditing processes, implementing best practices and process improvements, and utilizing the frameworks and tools available. Goals and thoughts must be clearly and concisely articulated and conveyed, verbally and in writing, to clients, colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors.

The ideal experience map

- Current/recent experience developing scalable, performant front-end applications using React.js and Next.js in conjunction with headless CMS platforms (especially Contentful).
- Expertise in creating and managing structured content models in Contentful; including relationships, references, locales, assets, and API delivery using both REST and GraphQL.
- Deep understanding of content operations within eCommerce and digital publishing ecosystems, including catalog management, editorial workflows, and multi-region/multi-language localization.
- Proven ability to migrate existing legacy systems (like WordPress) into modern CMS architectures, with a focus on automation, SEO, and component-driven development.
- Experience collaborating with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces using HTML5, CSS3 (Tailwind/Material UI), and accessibility standards.




- Practical knowledge of optimizing applications for performance and SEO: SSR/SSG, lazy loading, image optimization, caching strategies, CDN usage.
- Demonstrated capability of working in cross-functional Agile teams (Dev, QA, Design, PMs) in onsite client-facing roles.
- Familiarity with tools like Git, Contentful CLI, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel), Lighthouse, Storybook, Jest.

Contentful Developer Roles and Responsibilities:

- Design, develop and maintain content-rich front-end applications integrated with Contentful CMS for eCommerce and digital publishing clients.
- Build reusable React components and templates aligned with content schemas defined in Contentful.
- Define and implement efficient content models in Contentful based on business needs, including relationships, validations, and editor interfaces.
- Integrate with Contentful Delivery and Management APIs (REST/GraphQL) for dynamic data fetching and content updates.
- Lead content migration initiatives from legacy systems (e.g., WordPress) into Contentful with minimal downtime and high accuracy.
- Work with localization teams and tools to ensure content is delivered in multiple languages with regional customization.
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to build mobile-responsive, WCAG-compliant UI using Material UI or Tailwind.
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, daily stand-ups,



retrospectives, and actively contribute to improving engineering practices.
- Optimize application performance and SEO by applying best practices in code splitting, lazy loading, SSR, metadata management, and CDN utilization.
- Support the DevOps team in automating builds and deployments using GitHub Actions, Netlify/Vercel, and related tooling.
- Document system architecture, workflows, and components for long-term maintainability.
- Stay current with industry trends and recommend cutting-edge approaches/tools to enhance CMS development.

Technical and Functional Skills:

- Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field with 7–10 years of total experience in front-end or full-stack development.
- Minimum 4-5 years of dedicated hands-on experience with Contentful CMS and its associated APIs.
- Advanced proficiency in React.js (including Hooks and functional components) and Next.js (with emphasis on SSR and SSG).
- Strong foundation in modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and front-end frameworks (Material UI, Tailwind CSS).
- Skilled in using Contentful CLI, managing content environments, configuring webhooks, and executing GraphQL queries.
- Experience with multilingual content management and integration with third-party translation/localization APIs.
- Solid understanding of performance tuning, debugging, and test-driven development using tools like Jest and React Testing Library.
- Competence in version control (Git), CI/CD tools, Agile methodologies, and platforms like Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, stakeholder collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments.

📌 Contentful Developer (Chandigarh)
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📍 Chandigarh