Sitecore Development Lead

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.At least 4 years of software development experience, including hands-on delivery of Sitecore-based digital platforms in enterprise environments.Hands-on experience developing headless Sitecore XM Cloud solutions using React, Next.js, Sitecore JSS or the Sitecore Content SDK, Experience Edge, and Vercel.Experience implementing or extending SitecoreAI features, AI-assisted content workflows, intelligent search or discovery, personalization, or related generative AI capabilities within a digital experience platform.Proficiency with JavaScript or TypeScript, component-based development, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, GraphQL, and integration patterns for approved AI services.Experience with content modeling, templates, component configuration, metadata, publishing workflows, and authoring experiences in Sitecore.Working knowledge of Sitecore Helix principles, headless implementation patterns, composable DXP architecture, and responsible AI development practices.Ability to design prompts, structured inputs, guardrails, and practical evaluation scenarios for AI-enabled features, and to assess outputs for quality, relevance, accuracy, privacy, and security.Experience with Git-based development, pull requests, automated testing, and CI/CD deployment practices.Experience integrating Sitecore with third-party and enterprise systems, such as analytics, identity, CRM, consent management, search, marketing platforms, or AI services.Ability to diagnose application, rendering, caching, API, deployment, AI integration, and content-delivery issues across environments.Understanding of web security, data privacy, accessibility, scalability, performance optimization, SEO, answer engine optimization (AEO), and generative engine optimization (GEO).Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical and AI-related decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively in a hybrid, cross-functional delivery environment.Ability to support peers through code reviews, troubleshooting, documentation, and knowledge sharing while aligning with the Sitecore Architect’s technical direction.What Would Be Nice to Have:Experience with additional Sitecore products, such as Content Hub, Search, CDP, Personalize, or SXA.Experience developing with large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, AI APIs, or agent-based workflows in an enterprise environment.Familiarity with AI evaluation, prompt management, content governance, responsible AI principles, and monitoring of AI-enabled experiences.Experience delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform.Familiarity with automated unit, integration, accessibility, performance, and visual regression testing.Sitecore certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise.Experience working in regulated, high-traffic, or complex enterprise environments.Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.