CMS Full Stack Developer

As a CMS Full Stack Developer at Skillsoft, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the complete functionality of our content management systems, from the database to the user interface. You'll work across the entire web development stack, ensuring seamless integration between front-end design and back-end logic. This role demands a versatile and adaptable developer with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to performance and security, and the ability to solve complex problems across various layers of our digital platforms. You will be a key player in delivering robust, user-friendly, and scalable CMS solutions that directly support our content and business objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Full Stack CMS Development: Design, develop, and maintain both front-end user interfaces and back-end functionalities of our Content Management Systems.
• CMS Customization and Extension: Implement custom features, modules, plugins, and themes to extend and tailor CMS capabilities to specific business needs.
• Integration of Third-Party Services: Develop and manage integrations with third-party APIs and services, ensuring smooth data exchange and enhanced functionality.
• Front-End Development: Build responsive, intuitive, and interactive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
• Back-End Development: Develop robust server-side logic and APIs to handle data processing, business logic, and database interactions.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the entire stack, from front-end rendering to back-end queries, for optimal speed and scalability.
• Security Implementation: Implement and enforce security best practices across both front-end and back-end to protect CMS data and user information.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct comprehensive testing and debugging throughout the development lifecycle to ensure high-quality, stable, and reliable CMS applications.
• Version Control: Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development, code management, and release processes.
• Documentation: Create clear and concise technical documentation for code, configurations, and development processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including designers, content strategists, marketing, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack, demonstrating creative and effective solutions.
• Staying Current with CMS and Web Technologies: Continuously research and implement new trends, tools, and best practices in CMS development, web technologies, and security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with significant experience working with Content Management Systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in at least one back-end programming language (e.g., PHP, .NET, Python, Java, , Ruby) and front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Database Management: Expertise in Database Management systems, including both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• CMS Platform Knowledge: Proven experience with customizing, extending, and developing on Craft, Umbraco, Sitecore
• API Development: Strong experience in API Development, particularly with RESTful APIs.
• Version Control Systems: Expert-level proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Understanding of Web Technologies: Deep understanding of the full web stack, including client-server architecture, HTTP/HTTPS, and browser rendering.
• Front-End Frameworks/Libraries: Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, ) is a plus.
• Server Management: Familiarity with server environments and deployment processes.
• Security Best Practices: Strong knowledge of web security principles and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, SQL injection) and their mitigation.
• Data Structures and Algorithms: Solid grasp of Data Structures and Algorithms for writing efficient and scalable code.
• Problem-Solving and Debugging: Exceptional Problem-Solving and Debugging skills across multiple layers of an application.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent Communication and Collaboration skills to articulate technical concepts and work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous Attention to Detail for ensuring code quality, functionality, and user experience.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Highly adaptable to new technologies and committed to Continuous Learning in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.