Overview

DecisionPointseeks a CMS Development and Architecture Lead to support enterprise-level Content Management System modernization, feature development, and technical architecture within a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role architects and oversees the development of CMS modules, templates, custom components, API integrations, single sign-on flows, and search capabilities while ensuring adherence to security requirements and coding best practices.

The CMS Development and Architecture Leadplaysa key role in shaping the technical roadmap, advising on modernization paths, and ensuring stable, secure, scalable CMS implementation that aligns with mission needs.

This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities

The CMS Development and Architecture Lead will:

• Architect CMS modules, templates, content structures, and system workflows that support enterprise mission requirements.

• Develop and oversee implementation of API integrations, backend data connections, and cross-system communication points.

• Design andmaintainsecure single sign-on (SSO) flows, identity integrations, and user authentication patterns.

• Define search architecture, indexing logic, metadata structures, and content discovery enhancements.

• Provide coding oversight, technical reviews, and quality checks to ensure adherence to security, maintainability, and accessibility standards.

• Lead CMS modernization planning, including assessment of new capabilities, platform enhancements, and long-term architecture improvements.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements, including patching, secure coding, and vulnerability remediation.

• Partner with infrastructure teams on deployment patterns, cloud hosting considerations, performance optimization, and scalability planning.

• Support sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical prioritization with product owners and PMO staff.

• Troubleshoot complex CMS and integration issues, performing root causeanalysisand recommending long-term solutions.

• Produce technical documentation, architecture diagrams, development standards, and API specifications.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a high-performing development culture.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

• Must hold anactive Secret clearance, supported by aTier 3 background investigation.

Education (Required)

• Bachelor27s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, ora related field.

Experience (Required)

• Minimum8 yearsof experience in software development, CMS development, or enterprise application engineering.

• Experience architecting CMS components, templates, modules, API integrations, or enterprise web applications.

• Experience developing secure code in compliance with DoD, federal, or industry cybersecurity standards.

• Experience integrating authentication systems, identity providers, and SSO frameworks.

• Experience troubleshooting complex code, integrations, or system interactions in enterprise environments.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

• Strong understanding of CMS frameworks, content modeling, templates, themes, and module/plugin architecture.

• Experience developing REST APIs, JSON integrations, and service-layer interactions.

• Knowledge of secure coding practices aligned with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Familiaritywith search technologies, indexing services, metadata design, and content discovery patterns.

• Proficiencywith version control, code review processes, and modern development practices.

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience with headless CMS, microservices, or decoupled architectures.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, andDevSecOpspractices.

• Familiarity withfrontendframeworks or component-based UI approaches.

Certifications

Required:

• CompTIA Security+

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent

• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI ACP)

Skills

• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities, especially for complex CMS or integration challenges.

• Clear, concise communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to lead architectural discussions andprovideexpert technical guidance.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to secure, scalable, maintainablecode.

• Ability to balance tactical development needs with long-term modernization strategies.