VanderHouwen
Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform
VanderHouwen, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform
Our client is seeking a Technical Lead – Brightspot CMS & Web Platform to provide hands‑on technical leadership for a large‑scale website refresh initiative. This role blends deep CMS expertise with modern front‑end, DevOps, and prototyping capabilities, guiding projects from concept through deployment while exploring innovative solutions to enhance digital content experiences.
This role is fully remote.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical architecture, development, and implementation of a web platform built on the Brightspot CMS.
Design and build custom CMS components and templates to support scalable, high‑performance content delivery.
Provide hands‑on leadership across front‑end development, DevOps practices, and system integrations.
Drive experimentation and prototyping efforts, including the exploration and integration of emerging AI‑driven content solutions.
Own the full technical lifecycle, from initial development through deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.
Partner closely with creative, product, and engineering stakeholders to translate business and content needs into technical solutions.
Establish best practices for performance, security, maintainability, and scalability across the platform.
Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and ensure a stable, reliable production environment.
Qualifications
Extensive experience designing and developing solutions on the Brightspot CMS, including custom components and architecture.
Strong background in front‑end development and modern web technologies.
Proven experience with DevOps workflows, deployment pipelines, and cloud‑based environments.
Demonstrated ability to prototype and evaluate new technologies, including AI‑driven tools or integrations.
Experience leading technical strategy and making architectural decisions for complex web platforms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional creative and technical teams.
Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguous or evolving project environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Compensation: (DOE) DOE
Benefits VanderHouwen contractors enjoy exceptional benefit perks! As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well‑being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.
About VanderHouwen VanderHouwen is an award‑winning, Women & Diversity‑Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, we place experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position! Please fill out the fields below. Your profile will be reviewed with the rest of the applicants.
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This role is fully remote.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical architecture, development, and implementation of a web platform built on the Brightspot CMS.
Design and build custom CMS components and templates to support scalable, high‑performance content delivery.
Provide hands‑on leadership across front‑end development, DevOps practices, and system integrations.
Drive experimentation and prototyping efforts, including the exploration and integration of emerging AI‑driven content solutions.
Own the full technical lifecycle, from initial development through deployment, optimization, and ongoing maintenance.
Partner closely with creative, product, and engineering stakeholders to translate business and content needs into technical solutions.
Establish best practices for performance, security, maintainability, and scalability across the platform.
Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and ensure a stable, reliable production environment.
Qualifications
Extensive experience designing and developing solutions on the Brightspot CMS, including custom components and architecture.
Strong background in front‑end development and modern web technologies.
Proven experience with DevOps workflows, deployment pipelines, and cloud‑based environments.
Demonstrated ability to prototype and evaluate new technologies, including AI‑driven tools or integrations.
Experience leading technical strategy and making architectural decisions for complex web platforms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional creative and technical teams.
Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguous or evolving project environments.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Compensation: (DOE) DOE
Benefits VanderHouwen contractors enjoy exceptional benefit perks! As an eligible contract employee with VanderHouwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well‑being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.
About VanderHouwen VanderHouwen is an award‑winning, Women & Diversity‑Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, we place experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!
VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position! Please fill out the fields below. Your profile will be reviewed with the rest of the applicants.
Upload Resume (Standard format documents welcome. Unable to accept image documents or filenames containing special characters.) *
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