Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform in Portland, Oregon - #71141 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 71141

Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform
Our client is seeking a Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform to provide hands-on technical leadership for a large-scale website refresh initiative. This role blends deep CMS expertise with modern front-end, DevOps, and prototyping capabilities, guiding projects from concept through deployment while exploring innovative solutions to enhance digital content experiences.

This role is fully remote.

Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture, development, and implementation of a web platform built on the Brightspot CMS.
• Design and build custom CMS components and templates to support scalable, high-performance content delivery.
• Provide hands-on leadership across front-end development, DevOps practices, and system integrations.
• Drive experimentation and prototyping efforts, including the exploration and integration of emerging AI-driven content solutions.
• Own the full technical lifecycle, from initial development through deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.
• Partner closely with creative, product, and engineering stakeholders to translate business and content needs into technical solutions.
• Establish best practices for performance, security, maintainability, and scalability across the platform.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and ensure a stable, reliable production environment.

Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and developing solutions on the Brightspot CMS, including custom components and architecture.
• Strong background in front-end development and modern web technologies.
• Proven experience with DevOps workflows, deployment pipelines, and cloud-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to prototype and evaluate new technologies, including AI-driven tools or integrations.
• Experience leading technical strategy and making architectural decisions for complex web platforms.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional creative and technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguous or evolving project environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation: (DOE)

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