CMS Development and Architecture Lead

Overview

DecisionPoint seeks 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 Lead plays a 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 and maintain secure 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 cause analysis and 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 an active Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 3 background investigation. 

Education (Required) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 

Experience (Required) 

• Minimum 6 years of 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. 

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

• Proficiency with 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, and DevSecOps practices. 

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks 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 and provide expert technical guidance. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to secure, scalable, maintainable code. 

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

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.