Job Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Optimizely Developer with 6+ years of experience in building and maintaining content-rich, enterprise-level web applications using the Optimizely (formerly Episerver) platform. You will lead the implementation of CMS and Commerce solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure scalable, high-performance digital experiences for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain CMS and eCommerce solutions using Optimizely CMS/Commerce and the Microsoft .NET tech stack.
- Customize and extend Optimizely components to meet business requirements.
- Collaborate with architects, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-friendly web applications.
- Lead project modules and mentor junior developers on best practices, code quality, and Optimizely standards.
- Integrate third-party services and APIs including personalization engines, analytics, CRM, and payment gateways.
- Implement SEO, accessibility, and performance best practices.
- Troubleshoot issues and support deployments across environments.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, sprint planning, and estimations.
Required Skills:
- 6+ years of experience with .NET web development, including C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Web API.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Optimizely CMS/Commerce (formerly Episerver).
- Strong knowledge of Optimizely features such as personalization, search (Find), workflows, and content modeling.
- Proficient with front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular).
- Strong experience with SQL Server and LINQ.
- Proficient in Git and DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
- Familiarity with caching strategies, CDN integration, and application performance tuning.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Nice to Have:
- Optimizely Certification (CMS/Commerce) highly preferred.
- Experience with headless CMS or Optimizely Content Cloud.
- Familiarity with Azure cloud services and PaaS hosting.
- Knowledge of Search & Navigation (formerly Episerver Find).
- Experience integrating marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo).
- Prior experience working in a digital agency or enterprise environment.
