Headless CMS & Architecture - Technical Lead

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values -driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. We are proud of: The work we do and the innovation we drive Our values of share, care a nd dare A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Lead to spearhead the architecture and implementation of large-scale, headless digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Contentstack ecosystem and a proven track record of designing composable architectures. You will lead technical delivery, ensuring seamless integrations between Headless CMS, PIM, DAM, and AI-driven search platforms to provide robust, high-performance solutions for our clients. A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus) Role & Responsibilities : Architecture & Design: Lead the end-to-end technical architecture for headless implementations using Contentstack and React. Design scalable, secure, and performant multi-tenant solutions. System Integration: Architect and develop complex integrations with Akeneo PIM, Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms, and enterprise search solutions like Coveo or Algolia. Front-end Leadership: Oversee the development of high-performance front-end applications using React (Next.js/Remix), ensuring best practices in SSR, SSG, and ISR. Cloud Strategy: Design deployment pipelines and hosting strategies across various cloud environments, including Vercel, Azure, Netlify, or AWS. Technical Governance: Conduct code reviews, establish development standards, and ensure the team adheres to MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) principles. Mentorship: Lead a team of developers, providing technical guidance, resolving complex blockers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Required Skills & Qualifications: Headless CMS: Deep expertise in Contentstack (Content Modeling, Webhooks, Extensions, and Management APIs). Experience with other headless platforms (e.g., Contentful, Strapi) is a plus. Integration Ecosystem: Strong experience integrating Akeneo PIM and various DAM solutions into the content delivery pipeline. Search Technologies: Proven experience implementing and tuning enterprise search engines (e.g., Coveo , Algolia ,SOLR or ElasticSearch). Modern Web Stack: Advanced proficiency in js and its ecosystem. Experience with TypeScript and modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Styled Components). API & Middleware: Expert knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and middleware/orchestration layers (Node.js). DevOps & Hosting: Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation and deploying headless applications on Vercel, AWS (Amplify/S3), Azure (Static Web Apps), or Netlify . 8–10 years of experience in software development with at least 4 years focused on Headless CMS and Composable Architecture. Strong understanding of the MACH alliance principles. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to lead technical discovery phases and create detailed architectural diagrams/documentation. Good to have (Certifications & Extra Skills) Contentstack Certified Lead Developer or Architect. AWS Certified Solutions Architect o