Lead Developer (Contentful)

Location: Portugal - Remote

Company

hirify.global is an experience innovation company delivering digital transformation, data, AI, creativity, and technology solutions for leading organizations.

What you will do

• Lead the technical implementation of an enterprise Sitecore-to-Contentful migration across content, applications, and integrations.
• Shape migration options, Contentful implementation patterns, content modelling, transformation, automation, and validation with architects.
• Guide the modernization of React applications and supporting services while remaining hands-on for complex implementation and technical problem-solving.
• Establish engineering standards for code quality, automated testing, CI/CD, migration validation, releases, cutover, rollback, and post-migration support.
• Lead, mentor, and coach developers; coordinate engineering activities, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate technical decisions to clients, architects, and delivery teams.
• Embed AI-first and spec-driven development practices, including AI-assisted coding, migration analysis, code modernization, testing, and governance of AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

• Significant engineering experience, including technical leadership of complex digital platform deliveries.
• Proven experience with enterprise CMS migrations, replatforming, or major headless CMS implementations.
• Strong practical knowledge of Contentful, Sitecore, and related migration and integration challenges.
• Strong understanding of React, TypeScript, API-driven architectures, and application modernization.
• Experience leading engineering teams, making technical decisions, and assuring delivery quality.
• Practical experience with AI-assisted software development and driving AI-native, spec-driven engineering practices.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD, release processes, technical risk management, stakeholder communication, consultancy, and technical leadership.

Nice to have

• Previous technical leadership of a Sitecore-to-Contentful migration.
• Experience with Next.js, Sitecore JSS, and composable architecture.
• Experience using AI for complex migrations, legacy application modernization, or engineering workflows.
• Experience with multilingual, multisite, or enterprise content platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent position based in Portugal with remote and hybrid work options depending on the country.
• Values-driven, inclusive culture focused on creativity, diversity, autonomy, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Career advancement, international mobility, and professional development programs.
• Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts.

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition reviews applications after submission.
• CVs should cover relevant experience and expertise; age, gender, marital status, and headshots are not required.
• Reasonable interview accommodations can be requested in the application or through the Talent Partner.