CMS tech lead

We’re looking for someone who’s good at what they do - and who’s starting to find that being good isn’t the most interesting part anymore.

You’ll own the technical direction of assigned CMS projects, working directly with project leads and US-based clients. The work is real: short feedback loops, actual business impact, people depending on what you build. We think that’s where the most meaningful growth happens.

This is not a management title. It’s a role for someone who can hold their own convictions clearly enough to act — and loosely enough to revise them when the situation asks for it.

What You’ll Do

• Own assigned CMS projects end-to-end

• Work across multiple projects in parallel

• Advise clients on technology - recommend what’s right for them, not what you’re most comfortable with

• Translate business needs into clear technical options and trade-offs

• Collaborate across disciplines; hold productive tension when perspectives differ

• Learn new frameworks as projects require; contribute to the broader CMS practice

• Pick up complex and simple tasks alike

• Support junior developers through craft, not management

• Contribute beyond project scope — ideas, improvements, initiative

Who You Are

• 7+ years in CMS development, strong production WordPress and/or Drupal

• Direct experience with international clients - partnership, not vendor compliance

• English C1+, clear and pleasant spoken communication without a strong accent

• Technology-agnostic - your preferences don’t override the project’s needs

• Comfortable in ambiguity; energized by shifting context

• Entrepreneurial mindset - you treat each project like a business you’re invested in

• Proactive without being pushy

• Able to juggle multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders

• Willing to start with small steps

Who This Role Probably Isn’t For

We want to be honest about fit - clarity is more respectful than vagueness.

This role may not work well if you need fully defined requirements before you begin thinking, if shifting context drains you rather than energizes you, or if you tend to advocate for your preferred technology stack regardless of what the project calls for.

It’s also probably not the right fit if direct feedback feels like personal criticism rather than useful information. We practice open, respectful communication - we name what we observe, share what we need, and assume good intent. That only works when everyone is willing to hear things they didn’t expect.

None of these are flaws. They’re preferences. But they’d make this environment frustrating rather than enjoyable, and we’d rather be upfront.

Technical Skills

Required:

• WordPress, Drupal, Strapi

• React, Next.js

• Docker, AWS (basic)

• SEO, Google Analytics, GTM, Core Web Vitals

Nice to have:

• Shopify

• Pantheon.io, WPEngine, or Heroku

• Node.js

• Salesforce integration

• HubSpot integration

• Performance optimization, data migration

• MongoDB, MySQL/MariaDB

• Laravel and/or Symfony

Work Format

• Flexible workload, with the possibility of starting part-time and gradually increasing hours based on project needs and availability. Details to be discussed during the interview.

• Remote-first, async-friendly

• US Eastern Time focus - availability expected between 12:00–20:00 CET

• Multiple projects in parallel, not a single dedicated assignment

What We Offer

• At least 2 active long-term projects with gradual, methodical onboarding

• A team that genuinely enjoys working together — serious about the work, light with each other

• Commission structure tied to project profitability. Your growth and the business growth aren’t separate things

• High autonomy. We treat you as an adult — with the freedom and responsibility that comes with that

• Benefits program, internal learning, coaching, English lessons, and therapy compensation after trial period

About Speed & Function

Software development company focused on long-term partnerships, not transactional outsourcing. Since 2006, building digital products and teams with a strong emphasis on trust, ownership, and collaboration.