Senior Full Stack Web Developer

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position leads enterprise web architecture initiatives on Sitecore XM Cloud and headless implementation. This position is responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of the Company’s websites. Responsibilities include but not limited to building website design from concept to completion. Also responsible for gathering requirements, design, conduct reviews, development, testing, and maintaining multiple tools that integrate across existing and emerging technologies to provide support for organizational actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related science or engineering discipline is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-stack web development experience with two years of years Sitecore headless development (XML Cloud, Experience Edge)
• Experience working with and upgrading a content management system (CMS) Platform (e.g. Sitecore XM/ Umbraco/Magento/Drupal, etc.)
• Experience with API integrations through web services (e.g. REST, SOAP or Web API) and both frontend and backend technologies like Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, SQLServer, Redis, Next.js, TypeScript, React, Sitecore JSS SDK, Tailwind CSS or similar, Vercel/Netlify
• Proven work experience in web programming with portfolio of past application development projects, in which a tangible lead development role was held
• Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, Sitecore headless architecture, and enterprise system integrations supporting large volume of site visitors.
• Advanced knowledge of SEO and AEO Principles, including Google Analytics 360, GA4 or other web analytic metric tooling
• Understanding of various caching strategies (CDN, Redis, application-level)
• Strong knowledge of searching and indexing technologies like Solr/Lucene
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills including communication with technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of project data
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to work closely with scientific subject matter experts, multi-task and work productively in a demanding team environment

Responsibilities

• Development & Architecture
• Design and implement headless web applications using Next.js and Sitecore XM Cloud with UI/UX best practices
• Build reusable React components mapped to Sitecore templates
• Optimize application performance for large volume of site visitors
• Implement server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) strategies Sitecore Implementation
• Configure Sitecore XM Cloud environments and Experience Edge
• Develop custom Sitecore components and rendering logic
• Implement content serialization and deployment workflows
• Integrate with Sitecore APIs (GraphQL, REST, Layout Service)
• Support content authors with technical guidance on component usage Troubleshoot Sitecore Publishing and Content Delivery Issues and Systems Integration
• Design and implement integrations between Sitecore and Martech platforms (CPQ, SFDC, E-commerce, etc.)
• Build data synchronization pipelines (real-time and batch)
• Implement authentication flows across multiple platforms with knowledge of Identity Management and Session Management
• Create webhooks and event-driven integration patterns
• Document integration architecture and data flows Migration & Optimization
• Analyze legacy implementations and create migration strategies
• Refactor monolithic Sitecore applications to headless architecture
• Optimize database queries and API performance
• Monitor and improve application performance metrics, perform and optimize A/B testing Collaboration & Leadership
• Collaborate with content authors, editors, designers, and marketing teams
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship
• Conduct code reviews and maintain coding standards
• Document technical specifications and integration patterns

Benefits

• At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees