Software Engineer (CMS & Web)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (CMS & Web): Designing and implementing a next-generation CMS and deployment stack for a growing ecosystem of websites with an accent on rapid content growth, robust API development, and cost-efficient CI/CD pipelines. Focus on empowering non-technical users, optimizing performance, and integrating with modern front-end frameworks.

Location: Hybrid, based in Paris HQ with at least 3 days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering company specializing in high-performance, open-source AI models and products designed to simplify tasks and enhance learning.

What you will do

• Design and implement a next-generation CMS, including content models, schemas, and publishing workflows.
• Develop and maintain content REST/GraphQL APIs with caching and CDN integration for global delivery.
• Integrate the CMS with modern front-end frameworks, ensuring seamless content previews and staging environments.
• Reimagine and optimize deployment pipelines for fast, safe, and cost-efficient CI/CD.
• Empower non-technical users with intuitive editing experiences, documentation, and training.
• Monitor performance and costs, continuously optimizing for reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building with headless CMS platforms (Directus, Strapi, Contentful, Sanity).
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js for designing services and APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Vercel, Netlify, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluent in English and able to work with distributed teams.
• Pragmatic, cost-conscious, and ownership-driven approach to solutions and resources.

Nice to have

• Open-source contributions.
• Experience slashing cloud spend.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted content workflows.
• Contributions to open-source headless CMS projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Health insurance, transportation allowance, sport allowance, meal vouchers.
• Private pension plan and generous parental leave policy.
• Dynamic, collaborative, low-ego, and team-spirited work environment.
• Flexible remote policy aimed at improving work-life balance and productivity.

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition screening (30 min).
• Hiring Manager interview (30 min).
• Use-case evaluation (1 hour).
• Culture-fit discussion (30 min).
• Reference checks.