Full Stack JavaScript Engineer, CMS

The role

We're looking for a skilled CMS Fullstack Engineer with deep experience in building and integrating Headless CMS platforms to join our growing engineering team. You'll collaborate with project managers, UX designers, quality assurance, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions for clients whose platforms serve millions of users.

Please note: this is a hybrid role - 3 Days per week in the Chicago office and is open to Chicagoland applicants. Or Remote for candidates in Mexico.

What you'll do

• Implement and extend headless CMS platforms, including Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful, and others
• Develop reusable front-end components using React or Next.js, consuming content via APIs
• Build and maintain Node.js back-end services using REST and GraphQL APIs
• Work with content modeling teams to architect scalable, editor-friendly CMS schemas
• Integrate third-party services, including ecommerce platforms, analytics, and personalization tools
• Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and sprint ceremonies
• Communicate technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Codal's engineering culture

What you'll bring

• 3-6 years of professional experience in full-stack JavaScript development
• Proven hands-on experience with one or more headless CMS platforms (Sanity, Contentstack, Contentful, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in React and Next.js for front end development
• Solid Node.js experience including REST API and GraphQL design
• Familiarity with static site generation, incremental static regeneration, and SSR patterns
• Experience usingGithub branching/release workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments (Vercel, AWS, or similar)
• Comfort with TypeScript in production codebases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across time zones in a consulting environment

Nice to have

• Experience with Shopify or other ecommerce platform integrations
• Exposure to traditional CMS platforms such as WordPress or Drupal
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries
• Experience working in an agency or consulting setting with multiple concurrent client engagements
• Experience in Agentic development

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work arrangement
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave and generous PTO
• A collaborative, low-ego culture where engineers are trusted to own their work