Head of Marketing Web Platforms (Next.js)

AHEAD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AHEAD is seeking an experienced Web Platform Lead to own the architecture and evolution of the marketing website and its supporting platforms. You will drive the development lifecycle, ensure robust performance, security, and accessibility, and guide integrations with analytics, consent management, and automation.

You will partner with Marketing, IT, Security, Legal, and external vendors to deliver scalable solutions and lead a growing Web & Marketing Platforms function as needs expand.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional web development experience with React/TypeScript.
• Next.js experience strongly preferred with modern app architecture and SSR/CSR patterns.
• Experience with a modern headless CMS; Payload CMS preferred.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, and modern web architecture.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD, deployment environments, and production release management.
• Familiarity with AI coding tools ( Claude Code, Copilot ).
• Familiarity with GTM, GA4, Google Consent Mode, and digital analytics implementation.
• Familiarity with cookie CMP platforms (Securiti, OneTrust, etc.).
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and SaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with Algolia or similar search/indexing technologies.
• Knowledge of technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and security best practices.
• Experience troubleshooting production apps, data flows, and integrations.
• Cloud infra and data pipelines familiarity is a plus.
• Experience providing technical direction to developers or vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own the development lifecycle and technical roadmap for the Next.js / Payload CMS marketing website.
• Architect, develop, review, test, deploy, and maintain scalable web applications and CMS functionality.
• Establish development standards, CI/CD processes, environment management, documentation, and release practices.
• Translate marketing and business requirements into sustainable technical solutions and priorities.
• Own website performance, reliability, accessibility, technical SEO, security, and platform health.
• Design and maintain integrations between website, APIs, CMS, analytics, consent, automation, and other platforms.
• Own technical implementation and governance of GTM, GA4, consent management, and marketing measurement.
• Collaborate with Legal, Security, and IT on privacy and data governance.
• Troubleshoot complex application, deployment, data, tracking, and integration issues.
• Evaluate new platforms and AI technologies for scalability and value.
• Manage technical vendors and external partners, reducing external dependencies.
• Maintain project visibility via Monday.com and related tools.
• Help build and lead a Web & Marketing Platforms function as the need grows.

Skills

React & TS

Next.js

Payload CMS

HTML/CSS/JS

REST APIs/Webhooks

CI/CD

Git workflows

AI coding tools

GTM/GA4

CMP platforms

Third-party APIs

Algolia/Search

Web security & Core Web Vitals

Cloud infra & data pipelines

Technical leadership

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

AHEAD is seeking an experienced Web Platform Lead to own the architecture and evolution of the marketing website and its supporting platforms. You will drive the development lifecycle, ensure robust performance, security, and accessibility, and guide integrations with analytics, consent management, and automation.

You will partner with Marketing, IT, Security, Legal, and external vendors to deliver scalable solutions and lead a growing Web & Marketing Platforms function as needs expand.