dotCMS Architect

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

CapTech is an award-winning consulting firm that collaborates with clients to achieve what’s possible through the power of technology. At CapTech, we’re passionate about the work we do and the results we achieve for our clients. From the outset, our founders shared a collective passion to create a consultancy centered on strong relationships that would stand the test of time. Today we work alongside clients that include Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and government agencies, a list that spans across the country. 

The dotCMS Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise-level content management solutions using the dotCMS platform. The architect works closely with development teams, providing guidance on best practices, integration strategies, and system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and architecture of dotCMS implementations for web and digital solutions.
• Work with business and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust, scalable solutions.
• Develop integration strategies with third-party systems, APIs, and legacy platforms.
• Establish standards for coding, deployment, and system maintenance to ensure quality and reliability.
• Mentor and support developers, reviewing code and assisting with troubleshooting complex issues.
• Stay current with dotCMS updates and industry best practices to recommend improvements and new features.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience architecting and implementing solutions with dotCMS or similar CMS platforms.
• Strong expertise in Java, RESTful APIs, and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud hosting environments, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of security standards and performance optimization for web applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise-level CMS migrations and digital transformation projects.
• Certified Java Developer or other industry-recognized certifications.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Background in Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience integrating dotCMS with CRM, ERP, or marketing automation platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative solutions.

We want everyone at CapTech to be able to envision a lasting and rewarding career here, which is why we offer a variety of career paths based on your skills and passions.  You decide where and how you want to develop, and we help get you there with customizable career progression and a comprehensive benefits package to support you along the way.  Alongside our suite of traditional benefits encompassing generous time off, health coverage, disability insurance, paid family leave and more, we’ve launched extended benefits to help meet our employees’ needs. 

• Learning & Development – Programs offering certification and tuition support, digital on-demand learning courses, mentorship, and skill development paths
• Modern Health –A mental health and well-being platform that provides 1:1 care, group support sessions, and self-serve resources to support employees and their families through life’s ups and downs
• Carrot Fertility –Inclusive fertility and family-forming coverage for all paths to parenthood – including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, pregnancy, and more – and opportunities for employer-sponsored funds to help pay for care
• Fringe –A company paid stipend program for personalized lifestyle benefits, allowing employees to choose benefits that matter most to them – ranging from vendors like Netflix, Spotify, and GrubHub to services like student loan repayment, travel, fitness, and more
• Employee Resource Groups – Employee-led committees that embrace and incorporate diversity and inclusion into our day-to-day operations
• Philanthropic Partnerships – Opportunities to engage in partnerships and pro-bono projects that support our communities. 
• 401(k) Matching – Generous matching and no vesting period to help you continue to build financial wellness

CapTech is committed to providing a flexible work environment and helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that suits their individual needs. Employees must be available to work onsite in a client location or a CapTech office as requested. We allow CapTech employees to work remotely when compatible with CapTech and client needs. 

CapTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values.  We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas, backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. For more information about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts, click HERE. 

At this time, CapTech cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work directly for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.