About the Contentful Developer position
Design In DC is a digital agency built for the future. Over the past years, we have brought together an energetic and diverse team of experts who work in harmony to optimize every touch point of the user’s website journey. It is clear that the future is digital which is why we are forward-thinking builders; design architects, and engineers that construct digital products and experiences for businesses and brands. When you work with us, you get a global team driven by thinking, rethinking, and consumer insights as a means to change and disrupt. We bring together the best creative minds who use traditional methodologies to defy tradition. That is why we are a full-service agency with a unique and diverse arsenal of skills, from web design and development, to marketing and app development, to videography and animation. It is our mission to provide a solution to any question that you may ask. So let’s build something for the future together
Currently, we are actively searching for a highly skilled Contentful Developer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate should possess a substantial portfolio showcasing their expertise in the digital realm, acquired through freelance or agency positions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contentful-React Integration: Configure and implement Contentful’s Content Delivery API (CDA) or GraphQL API to fetch and display content dynamically in your React components.
- Component Development: Build reusable and scalable React components that integrate smoothly with Contentful’s content models.
- Routing and Navigation: Implement routing using React Router (or similar) while ensuring content served from Contentful is dynamically routed.
- State Management: Use state management tools like Redux or React Context API for managing data and application state efficiently.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize API calls to Contentful, caching content where appropriate, and ensuring the website is fast and responsive.
- Responsive Design: Ensure the website is mobile-friendly and adapts gracefully to various screen sizes.
- Training and Documentation: Provide guidance, training, and documentation for team members on Contentful and its integration with various technologies.
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain testing strategies to ensure content quality and functionality.
Minimum Requirements:
- Proficiency in web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with modern frameworks and libraries, especially React, is strongly recommended. Experience with Node.js or other backend tools is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of the Contentful platform, including creating and managing content models, configurations, and workflows. Experience with the Contentful Content Delivery API (CDA), GraphQL API, and integrations is essential.
- Competence in working with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party services.
- Familiarity with Redux, Context API, or similar tools for managing application state in React projects.
- Experience in ensuring websites and applications are fully responsive and mobile-friendly.
- Skills in optimizing websites and API usage for speed and performance.
- Proficiency in Git for collaborative development and code management.
- Experience in implementing testing strategies to maintain content and application quality.
To apply, please submit the following:
● A comprehensive CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
What We Offer:
● Fully remote work arrangement: Experience the convenience and flexibility of a fully remote work setup.
● Flexible schedule: Tailor your work hours to suit your personal needs and obligations.
● Supportive work environment: Join a team that fosters collaboration and offers a supportive atmosphere for your professional journey.
At Design in DC, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We ensure gender equality in compensation and benefits, ensuring that individuals of all genders receive fair and equal treatment for comparable positions, duties, and conditions.