Lead Sitecore Engineer

Mindgrub Technologies is a digital agency specializing in digital transformation for established enterprises and growth-stage companies. We build complex deeply integrated applications that power critical experiences for enterprises and startups alike. Our engineering teams work across web mobile and cloud platforms delivering solutions that range from multi-million dollar platform modernizations to fast-moving high-impact digital builds.

Position Overview

Mindgrub is seeking a Lead Sitecore Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise across complex Sitecore implementations. This role is accountable for the technical direction quality and delivery of Sitecore solutions across one or more client engagements.

This is a lead engineer role with accountability for leading the technical delivery of complex Sitecore-based solutions. This role requires a strong programming background deep expertise in Sitecore infrastructure and application architecture and the ability to guide technical direction presentations and proof-of-concept efforts.

You will own technical delivery across the full project lifecycle from early solutioning and technical discovery through successful launch and ongoing execution. This includes contributing to pre-delivery planning defining technical approaches anchoring proof-of-concept efforts and ensuring solutions meet both client and platform standards.

This role is ideal for a senior engineer with experience in agency or consultancy environments who can balance hands-on technical execution delivery accountability mentorship and strong cross-functional partnership.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering scalable well-architected Sitecore solutions aligned to business goals
• Technical leadership that accelerates delivery and reduces project risk
• Leading teams by demonstrating quality confidence and collaboration
• Fostering trust with our clients by providing technical direction and implementation outcomes

Responsibilities

• Sitecore & Technical Leadership
  
  • Serve as the technical authority for Sitecore-based web applications and infrastructure architecture including templates workflows personalization and experience platforms
  • Provide best-fit technical solutions for one or more concurrent projects
  • Lead architecture design and development of scalable Sitecore solutions aligned to business needs
  • Anchor and lead Proof of Concept (PoC) development efforts
  • Define and enforce best practices for coding unit testing reviews documentation and technical standards
  • Mentor team members in technology architecture and delivery
    
    
• Development & Implementation
  • Lead hands-on development using C# .NET Framework/Core MVC JavaScript jQuery HTML5 and CSS3
  • Design and develop complex custom features and components to support client business requirements
  • Implement platform integrations with third-party services and enterprise systems
  • Develop workflows reports metrics and customizations within the Sitecore environment
  • Perform coding unit testing debugging peer reviews and documentation including functional and technical specifications

• Architecture Analysis & Strategy
  
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions through systems analysis technical design and gap analysis
  • Assist in defining scope sizing and estimation of work
  • Develop architectural roadmaps and blueprints aligned to client strategy
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of integration points dependencies and execution order
  • Categorize and prioritize technical work to support planning forecasting and delivery

• Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  
  • Collaborate closely with Product Design QA and Delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes
  • Lead or support technical presentations and demo efforts
  • Communicate technical concepts trade-offs and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrate confidence interacting with senior client stakeholders

• Collaboration Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
  
  • Support knowledge management and collaborative information-sharing solutions
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends sharing insights across teams
  • Demonstrate flexibility creativity and strong time-management skills in fast-paced delivery environments

Requirements

• Must Have

  • Remote; 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent professional experience
  • Deep hands-on experience withSitecore XP/XM (or composable Sitecore) including templates renderings workflows publishing Experience Editor and personalization concepts
  • Strong proficiency in C# .NET Framework/Core and MVC with the ability to lead through hands-on development and review production-grade code
  • Strong experience building modern front-end applications using React in Sitecore or headless architectures
  • Experience using Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines work item tracking and release management
  • Ownership of architecture and technical delivery for complex full lifecycle implementations including integration planning and risk management
  • Working knowledge of SQL Server including understanding Sitecore database architecture and writing queries for troubleshooting and validation
  • Solid front-end fundamentals in HTML5 CSS3 and JavaScript including responsive design and Sitecore rendering implementation
  • Demonstrated technical leadership through mentorship engineering best practices and clear communication with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders

• Should Have
  • Strong experience with Git and modern version control workflows (SVN familiarity a plus)
  • Proficiency with Visual Studio
  • Strong understanding ofSDLC best practices and quality-driven development

• Nice to Have
  
  • Experience building React-based front-end applications using GraphQL particularly in headless or composable Sitecore architectures

Compensation

• $145000 - $155000 USD
• Base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including skills education certifications and overall experience for this role.

The Perks of Being a Full Time Mindgrubber

• Work remotely or in the office - your choice!
• Excellent benefits package that includes medical dental vision and 401(k)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off available when you start
• Free access to Premium Calm app subscription
• Annual training budget dedicated to your professional development
• A variety of fun Mindgrub hosted events and Committees to join (e.g. Adventure Club Fun Committee DEI Committee Mindgrub Meet Ups and more!)

Inclusivity without exception At Mindgrub we value and encourage mutual respect and acceptance. We know we all have something to contribute. We work every day to ensure all are welcome and that we treat all people with fairness and dignity.

No phone calls or recruiters please.

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