CMS Development and Architecture Lead

Role Description

DecisionPoint seeks a CMS Development and Architecture Lead to support enterprise-level Content Management System modernization, feature development, and technical architecture within a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role architects and oversees the development of CMS modules, templates, custom components, API integrations, single sign-on flows, and search capabilities while ensuring adherence to security requirements and coding best practices. The CMS Development and Architecture Lead plays a key role in shaping the technical roadmap, advising on modernization paths, and ensuring stable, secure, scalable CMS implementation that aligns with mission needs. This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Architect CMS modules, templates, content structures, and system workflows that support enterprise mission requirements.
• Develop and oversee implementation of API integrations, backend data connections, and cross-system communication points.
• Design and maintain secure single sign-on (SSO) flows, identity integrations, and user authentication patterns.
• Define search architecture, indexing logic, metadata structures, and content discovery enhancements.
• Provide coding oversight, technical reviews, and quality checks to ensure adherence to security, maintainability, and accessibility standards.
• Lead CMS modernization planning, including assessment of new capabilities, platform enhancements, and long-term architecture improvements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, including patching, secure coding, and vulnerability remediation.
• Partner with infrastructure teams on deployment patterns, cloud hosting considerations, performance optimization, and scalability planning.
• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical prioritization with product owners and PMO staff.
• Troubleshoot complex CMS and integration issues, performing root cause analysis and recommending long-term solutions.
• Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, development standards, and API specifications.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a high-performing development culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software development, CMS development, or enterprise application engineering.
• Experience architecting CMS components, templates, modules, API integrations, or enterprise web applications.
• Experience developing secure code in compliance with DoD, federal, or industry cybersecurity standards.
• Experience integrating authentication systems, identity providers, and SSO frameworks.
• Experience troubleshooting complex code, integrations, or system interactions in enterprise environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of CMS frameworks, content modeling, templates, themes, and module/plugin architecture.
• Experience developing REST APIs, JSON integrations, and service-layer interactions.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices aligned with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Familiarity with search technologies, indexing services, metadata design, and content discovery patterns.
• Proficiency with version control, code review processes, and modern development practices.

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience with headless CMS, microservices, or decoupled architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks or component-based UI approaches.

Certifications

• Required: CompTIA Security+
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Preferred: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent
• Preferred: PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI ACP)

Skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities, especially for complex CMS or integration challenges.
• Clear, concise communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead architectural discussions and provide expert technical guidance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to secure, scalable, maintainable code.
• Ability to balance tactical development needs with long-term modernization strategies.