CMS Platform Architect

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a CMS Platform Architect to oversee the design and optimization of a Contentful-based CMS platform. You will lead technical teams, ensure performance and scalability, and maintain governance. This role requires extensive experience in web/app engineering and headless CMS programs, particularly with Contentful. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401k retirement plan. The position offers a hybrid work model in Toronto.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in web/app engineering.
• 4–6+ years leading headless CMS programs.
• 3–5+ years with Contentful (spaces, roles, workflows, webhooks, app framework).
• Background in regulated financial services (audit, change control).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and customization of CMS platforms.
• Oversee front-end and back-end development teams.
• Monitor and improve CMS performance.
• Architect and implement enterprise-grade CMS solutions.
• Act as CMS project technical lead, mentoring developers.

Skills

Contentful (architecture, development, permissions)

CMS governance and digital strategy alignment

Web performance tuning and compliance

API development/integration

Cross-functional team leadership

UX/UI design collaboration

Job description

Overview

Primary Job Title: CMS Platform Architect/ CMS Solutions Architect & Lead Developer

Alternate/Related Job Titles: Headless CMS Solutions Architect, Contentful Lead Developer, Enterprise CMS Architect, Digital Experience Platform Engineer, Content Systems Lead

Location & Onsite

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: ~3.5 months
• Start: 09/15/2025
• End: 12/31/2025
• Pay Rate: C$50 – C$100/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking a CMS Platform Architect/ CMS Solutions Architect & Lead Developer to lead enterprise-wide design, governance, and optimization of our Contentful-based CMS platform. You will serve as the primary technical expert, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with business and regulatory goals across digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Development & Implementation
  • Lead development and customization of CMS platforms, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
  • Oversee front-end and back-end development teams, promoting best practices.
  • Deliver robust API development and integrations.
• Performance Optimization
  • Monitor and improve CMS performance, user adoption, and workflow efficiency.
  • Execute migrations and scalability improvements.
  • Lead optimization of front-end speed, responsiveness, and core web vitals.
• CMS Architecture & Governance
  • Architect and implement enterprise-grade CMS solutions.
  • Define technical roadmaps, governance structures, and system standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as CMS project technical lead, mentoring developers and guiding architecture.
  • Work with UX/UI teams to deliver user-centric financial service journeys.
  • Align CMS tech with content strategy and user experience goals.
• Security, Compliance & Risk
  • Integrate security best practices to safeguard sensitive customer and financial data.

Experience & Skills

• Required Experience:
  • 8–12+ years in web/app engineering
  • 4–6+ years leading headless CMS programs
  • 3–5+ years with Contentful (spaces, roles, workflows, webhooks, app framework)
  • Background in regulated financial services (audit, change control)
• Nice-to-Have Experience:
  • Experience mentoring CMS developers and defining governance in large orgs
  • Involvement in platform migrations or digital transformation efforts
• Required Skills:
  • Contentful (architecture, development, permissions)
  • CMS governance and digital strategy alignment
  • Web performance tuning and compliance
• Preferred Skills:
  • API development/integration
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • UX/UI design collaboration
  • Front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue)
  • Security and risk mitigation for digital platforms
• Additional Skills:
  • Load time and core web vitals optimization
  • Workflow and storage management
  • CMS asset deduplication
  • Stakeholder engagement and tech communication

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-25678

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