Fullstack Web Developer (Directus CMS Specialist)

CMC-APAC PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a developer skilled in Directus to customize and extend its CMS, integrate APIs, and build full-stack applications using Next.js and React.js. The ideal candidate has experience with AWS and containerized deployments. Join us to enhance platform functionality in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Directus, including schema modeling and custom modules.
• Strong background in headless CMS architecture and API development.
• Experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and web frameworks.
• Database expertise in SQL and NoSQL technologies.
• Familiarity with Docker and AWS infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and extend Directus schemas and permissions.
• Integrate Directus with third-party APIs and tools.
• Build frontend applications using Next.js and React.js.
• Develop backend services in Node.js and manage data storage.
• Deploy applications and manage infrastructure with Docker and AWS.

Skills

Directus customization

API development

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Next.js

React.js

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Docker

AWS

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Directus Customization & Extension Design and extend Directus schemas, collections, and permissions to fit complex business needs. Develop custom Directus extensions, modules, and hooks to automate workflows and enhance platform functionality. Configure user roles, access controls, and data policies within Directus.
• CMS Integration & API Development Expose and consume Directus REST/GraphQL APIs for frontend and backend services. Integrate Directus with third-party tools (authentication, analytics, search, e-commerce, etc.). Optimize Directus for performance, scalability, and security in production environments.
• Fullstack Development Build modern frontend applications with Next.js and React.js, fully powered by Directus. Develop backend services in Node.js/TypeScript, ensuring seamless integration with Directus. Implement robust data storage solutions using relational (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and non-relational (MongoDB/DynamoDB) databases.
• Deployment & Infrastructure Containerize applications and CMS services using Docker. Deploy and scale Directus-powered applications on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.). Implement monitoring, logging, and CI/CD for Directus environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with Directus, including advanced schema modeling, custom modules, hooks, and role-based access control.
• Strong background in headless CMS architecture and API-first development.
• Solid experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, React.js.
• Database expertise: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Experience with Docker, containerized deployments, and AWS infrastructure.
• Familiarity with agile development, Git workflows, and automated testing.