Contentful Developer

Contentful Developer – Fixed-Term Contract Help shape an enterprise-scale digital transformation project We're looking for a hands-on Contentful Developer to join an established technology team working on a major digital transformation initiative. You'll play an important role in designing, implementing and supporting a scalable headless CMS solution , working closely with developers, designers and content specialists to deliver a modern digital platform. Location: Fully Remote Working hours: Australian AEST time zone Contract: 3–4 months Start: Immediate Employment type: Fixed-term contract About the Role As a Contentful Developer, you'll be responsible for supporting the architecture and implementation of Contentful across an enterprise-scale environment. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across content modelling, integrations, APIs, automation and content migration , helping establish scalable and reusable content foundations. What You'll Do • Design and implement Contentful content models, spaces and environments aligned with business requirements • Build and maintain integrations between Contentful and frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js and Vue , as well as backend services • Develop custom scripts for content type creation, migration and automation • Work with REST, GraphQL and Contentful APIs • Collaborate with content strategists, designers and engineers to create scalable content structures • Optimise content delivery and manage localisation and multi-locale configurations • Support the migration of legacy content into Contentful • Establish and maintain best practices around content governance, webhooks and CI/CD • Contribute to the ongoing architecture and technical direction of the headless CMS platform What You'll Need • 3–5+ years of commercial experience with Contentful or a similar headless CMS • Strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript skills • Experience with modern frontend frameworks • Hands-on experience with Contentful's: • Content Management API (CMA) • Content Delivery API (CDA) • GraphQL API • Strong understanding of content modelling , scalability and reusability • Understanding of API-first and headless architecture principles • Experience working in production environments with enterprise-scale applications Nice to Have • Experience with Contentful Merge • Experience with the Contentful App Framework / Apps SDK • Experience with Contentful migration tooling • Previous involvement in digital transformation, replatforming or CMS migration projects • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD workflows • Experience working with localisation and multi-region content platforms How We Work This is a fully remote role , with core working hours aligned to the Australian AEST time zone . We value flexibility and trust our people to manage their workload effectively. You'll work closely with the wider technology team using tools such as Slack, Google Workspace and email . Clear communication, ownership and a proactive approach are important to success in this role. Why Join? You'll have the opportunity to: • Work on an enterprise-scale digital transformation • Have a direct impact on the architecture and implementation of a modern headless CMS • Work with experienced developers, designers and content specialists • Take ownership of meaningful technical outcomes • Work remotely with a flexible and collaborative team We value potential as much as experience. If you don't tick every box but believe you could be a strong fit for the role, we'd still love to hear from you. Please note: This is a 3–4 month contract position with an immediate start. Originally posted on Himalayas