Lead Engineer managing content management systems for enterprise clients at Codal. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-performing solutions that integrate into 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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
Employer 401k match - 4%
Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball
Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days
An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
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