Senior Optimizely CMS Developer

Role Description:
*Job Summary*: We are seeking an *expert Senior Optimizely CMS Developer* to lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance digital experiences using *Optimizely (Episerver) CMS, Content Cloud, and Experimentation. You will architect scalable solutions, implement A/B testing, and drive data-driven personalization strategies for enterprise clients. 

*Key Responsibilities* 
*Optimizely CMS Development & Customization*
- Develop, customize, and maintain Optimizely CMS (Episerver) solutions for enterprise clients.
- Build custom widgets, blocks, templates, and dynamic content models using Optimizely’s framework.
- Implement multi-site, multi-language, and headless Optimizely deployments.

**Experimentation & Personalization*
- Configure Optimizely Web Experimentation (Full Stack) and Feature Flags for A/B/n testing.
- Design personalized user journeys using Optimizely’s AI-powered recommendations.
- Integrate with CDPs (Customer Data Platforms for audience segmentation.

*Performance & Scalability*
- Optimize page load speed, caching strategies, and CDN configurations for Optimizely CMS.
- Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks (SQL queries, indexing, caching layers).
- Implement headless Optimizely with Next.js, React, or .NET Core.

**DevOps & CI/CD*
- Manage Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions pipelines for Optimizely deployments.
- Configure Docker/Kubernetes for containerized Optimizely environments.
- Ensure zero-downtime deployments and blue-green strategies.

*Security & Compliance*
- Enforce role-based access control (RBAC), GDPR, and SOC2 compliance.
- Secure APIs and prevent vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQLi).

*Required Skills & Qualifications*
 8+ years of hands-on Optimizely CMS (Episerver) development experience. 
 Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET MVC/.NET Core, and Optimizely SDK. 
 Experience with Optimizely Experimentation (Web/Full Stack) and Personalization. 
 Proficient in front-end tech (JavaScript, React, Angular, Tailwind CSS). 
 Knowledge of headless CMS architectures & REST/GraphQL APIs. 
 Familiarity with Azure/AWS cloud hosting for Optimizely deployments. 
 Understanding of SEO, Core Web Vitals, and analytics tools (GA4, Hotjar). 

*Preferred Qualifications*
✔ Optimizely Certified Developer (or willingness to obtain certification). 
✔ Experience with Optimizely B2B Commerce (Insite) or Order Management (OMS). 
✔ Knowledge of Edge Delivery/CDN optimizations (Cloudflare, Akamai).