Tech Lead - SitecoreAI, Headless Next.js

Horizontal Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Digital in the United States is seeking a Technology Lead to own the technical delivery of client programs end to end, from discovery through build, QA and release. You will lead a blended team working across SitecoreAI, headless Next.js front ends hosted on Vercel or Netlify, and bring an AI-assisted approach to design, build and deliver.

We value hands-on leadership, collaboration with PMs, strategy and UX, and a pragmatic approach to architecture, deployment, and security to meet

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on web development, including 5+ years delivering enterprise Sitecore solutions.
• Recent SitecoreAI / XM Cloud experience with headless architecture and related tools.
• Strong Next.js, React and TypeScript skills with performance optimization.
• Experience deploying headless front ends on Vercel or Netlify with CI/CD.
• 3+ years leading development teams using Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery across client engagements in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and translate goals into specs.
• Define architecture for headless SitecoreAI solutions and hosting strategies.
• Plan sprint breakdown, identify dependencies and risks, and define tech approach.
• Guard quality through reviews and ensure performance, accessibility, SEO.
• Drive QA and release with deployment run-books and client communication.
• Be the technical face to the client and manage escalations.

Skills

Next.js

React

TypeScript

SitecoreAI

Headless architecture

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Communication

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field

Tools

SitecoreAI / XM Cloud

Vercel

Netlify

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Horizontal Digital in the United States is seeking a Technology Lead to own the technical delivery of client programs end to end, from discovery through build, QA and release. You will lead a blended team working across SitecoreAI, headless Next.js front ends hosted on Vercel or Netlify, and bring an AI-assisted approach to design, build and deliver.

We value hands-on leadership, collaboration with PMs, strategy and UX, and a pragmatic approach to architecture, deployment, and security to meet