Tech Lead, CMS Development

About Northern

Headquartered in London, Ontario, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency that specializes in helping leading Commercial and Public Service brands navigate digital change. Leveraging our industry expertise and deep understanding of our clients businesses, we collaborate to design, create, and enable tailored digital experiences that drive growth. We have strategically assembled a group of innovators who have a passion for technology, design, and improving digital experiences.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our team, specializing in CMS solutions such as Drupal, WordPress, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This role is instrumental in guiding technical project execution, mentoring development teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver tailored web content management solutions. If youre passionate about leveraging CMS platforms to solve complex challenges while mentoring others, this is the role for you.

Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid, or in-office workspace! Within Canada.*

Benefits of Becoming a Northerner

In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:

• Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
• Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Vet Care Program
• RRSP Matching
• Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
• Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
• Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
• Free Onsite Parking
• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible work environment so you can work where & when you work best
• Allowance to help set up your home office
  Just to name a few!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and present technical solutions to technical problems.
• Identify and communicate risks and issues to the team in a timely manner to develop an appropriate solution.
• Develop, implement, and configure web content management solutions in platforms like Drupal, WordPress,& AEM.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with CMS capabilities.
• Set up and configure CMS development environments, including staging and production.
• Design and implement reusable CMS components, templates, and integrations for content delivery.
• Provide estimates for development work during project planning and scheduling stages.
• Develop and test core application components to meet functional specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Research emerging web technologies to inform development efforts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Project Managers, and UX/Content Strategists to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Participate in client meetings to offer technical guidance and ensure project alignment.
• Perform code reviews and ensure high-quality development standards across the team.

Knowledge, Education & Experience Required

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in software development.
• 5 years experience in web backend development.
• 3 years of experience with enterprise CMS platforms, including Drupal or WordPress.
• Strong programming experience with PHP and JavaScript Proficiency with web standards including HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving project success.
• Expertise in CMS environment setup, version control, and deployment pipelines.

Bonus Skills

• Certifications in Drupal, AEM Developer/Architect, Acquia DXP, or WordPress Expert.
• Previous experience with CMS migrations or upgrades, including data migration strategies.
• Proficiency with ReactJS
• Familiarity with advanced integrations, such as headless CMS or decoupled architecture.

Since its founding in 2015, Northern has grown to 160 employees, helping leading brands across North America navigate digital transformation.

Northerns continued growth, strengthened by our strong company culture, has led to multiple recognitions by Great Place to Work Canada including Best Workplaces in Canada, Ontario, for Women, for Hybrid Work, Inclusion and more.

Equity and Diversity

Northern welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity, employment equity, and diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, individuals with diverse abilities, and those of all gender identities and expressions.

We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available at every stage of the hiring process. If you require support or adjustments to participate fully, please let us know when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your needs.