Lead Engineer, Content Management Systems

An Introduction to Codal

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. 

At Codal, you’ll collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. You’ll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We’ll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights. 

Who you’ll be working with

You’ll join our engineering team, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to architect scalable, high-performing headless content management solutions. You’ll work with enterprise clients to shape technical strategy, guide best practices, and ensure seamless integration with their broader digital ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the engineering teams focused on content modeling, management and publishing
• Own the technical vision and roadmap for the CMS, publishing systems, and related infrastructure.
• Partner closely with product and client leadership to define and prioritize feature development, ensuring a balance between innovation, usability, and performance.
• Scale systems to handle high-volume content distribution across multiple channels and platforms (web, mobile, third-party syndication).
• Champion modern engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and performance optimization.
• Establish clear metrics and KPIs to evaluate system health, delivery velocity, and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, security, and accessibility standards across publishing workflows.

What you’ll need to be successful 

• Deep experience with content management systems (like: Sanity, Contentful, ContentStack and WordPress, etc.).
• Strong understanding of content modeling, editorial workflows, version control, and publishing pipelines.
• Proven track record in architecting and scaling web platforms, preferably in media, publishing, or content-driven industries.
• Proficient in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js &, Python), and familiarity with front-end frameworks and API design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Vercel or Azure) and infrastructure as code.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large scale headless CMS architectures and decoupled publishing platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO, metadata strategies, and content syndication standards.
• Background working with or supporting multi-year projects and stakeholder reporting

Bonus Points for these (Preferred Experience)

• eCommerce experience, particularly with CMS-driven storefronts
• Cloud and DevOps familiarity (AWS, Vercel, Netlify, etc.)
• Previous experience working in an agency or consulting environment
• Familiarity with security and compliance best practices

Need another reason to hit the “apply” button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India 
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
• Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water 
• We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types 
• Employer 401k match - 4% 
• A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball 
• An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
• Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days

Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.