Senior Optimizely Developer

At Kin + Carta, we’ve got opportunities to offer you — for growth; for leadership; for big, world-changing impact; and for, dare we say it, fun. We are a global workforce that is committed to building a world that works better for everyone, starting with our Kin. We’re proud of: 

• The life we create within our virtual walls, every day
• Our B Corp certification
• Our ranking in Consulting Magazine's 2022 “Best Large Firms to Work For”
• The work we’ve done with some of the world’s most innovative companies

The role

The role of a Senior Optimizely (Episerver) Developer within Kin + Carta's Optimizely Platform practice is a senior-level position focused on crafting top-tier solutions for clients and overseeing the ongoing technical excellence of a delivery team. This position requires a profound grasp of the software development life cycle, and Optimizely's best development practices. You should be a proficient Optimizely developer, ready to tackle any technical challenge or task with assurance and effectiveness.

Role responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Develop websites using Optimizely CMS to meet business objectives and user needs with a keen focus on scalability, performance, and ease of use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as design, analytics, product, and content and provide technical oversight and direction to each.
• Implement and enforce best practices for code standards, review, testing, and deployment processes to ensure the highest quality of deliverables.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices for the Optimizely platform and CMS development in general and apply them to improve current processes and methodologies.
• Provide estimates for development efforts and offer specific recommendations for scope and approach adjustments based on the project needs.

Minimum qualifications

We want all new hires to succeed in their roles at Kin + Carta. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Minimum Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Expert-level knowledge of the Optimizely CMS Platform including the Content Delivery API
• 8+ years of development experience on the Microsoft ASP.NET stack
• 4+ years of Optimizely (formerly known as Episerver) CMS development experience
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks/libraries (React preferred)
• Experience building headless CMS solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated history of success as a lead developer on various projects
• Highly skilled in Git and accustomed to standard development procedures

Preferred qualifications

• Optimizely Developer Certification highly desirable
• Experience managing teams including mentoring and providing feedback
• Proficiency in DevOps tools and methodologies
• Openness to adapt to new scenarios and embrace challenges

Compensation

This is a full time position. The salary range offered for this position is $130,000-$175,000 annually, depending on experience.

About Kin + Carta

Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy committed to working alongside our clients to build a world that works better #ForEveryone. We build digital solutions that connect people, data and technology for some of the world’s most influential companies. As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness, and our triple bottom line focus of people, the planet and profit. 

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at [email protected].