CMS Tech Lead - Remote, Flexible Hours, High Autonomy

Speed & Function

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Long-term projects
Autonomy and ownership
Commission tied to project profits
Learning & coaching

Job summary

Speed & Function is seeking a senior CMS developer to own architecture and delivery for CMS projects. You’ll collaborate with project leads and US-based clients, driving impactful results in a remote-first, async-friendly environment.

Expect short feedback loops and real business impact as you shape technical direction across WordPress, Drupal, and modern frameworks. You’ll work across multiple projects, advise on technology, and mentor junior developers, while maintaining focus on business

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in CMS development, with strong production WordPress and/or Drupal.
  • Direct experience with international clients; partnership, not vendor compliance.
  • English at least C1; clear, pleasant spoken communication.

Responsibilities

  • Own assigned CMS projects end-to-end.
  • Work across multiple projects in parallel.
  • Advise clients on technology and trade-offs.
  • Translate business needs into technical options.
  • Collaborate across disciplines and viewpoints.
  • Learn new frameworks as needed and contribute to CMS practice.
  • Support junior developers through craft.
  • Contribute beyond project scope with ideas and initiative.

Skills

CMS development
Client-facing engagement
English communication

Tools

WordPress
Drupal
Strapi
React
Next.js
Docker
AWS (basic)
SEO & Analytics
AI-assisted development
MongoDB
MySQL/MariaDB
Laravel
Symfony

Job description

Speed & Function is seeking a senior CMS developer to own architecture and delivery for CMS projects. You’ll collaborate with project leads and US-based clients, driving impactful results in a remote-first, async-friendly environment.

Expect short feedback loops and real business impact as you shape technical direction across WordPress, Drupal, and modern frameworks. You’ll work across multiple projects, advise on technology, and mentor junior developers, while maintaining focus on business

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