Lead Developer- Strapi

Appnovation is seeking an experienced Strapi Lead to join their global team and lead enterprise-scale CMS implementations for clients in highly regulated industries. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience with headless CMS platforms, specifically Strapi Enterprise, and expert-level proficiency in extending Strapi through custom plugins, middleware, and API modifications using Node.js.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with headless CMS platforms, with 3+ years specifically on Strapi Enterprise in production environments
• Experience deploying Strapi in enterprise environments, ideally in highly regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)
• Expert-level proficiency in extending Strapi through custom plugins, middleware, and API modifications using Node.js
• Very strong TypeScript skills for type-safe plugin development and API design
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha) and test-driven development practices
• Strong experience with AI-assisted code generation tools (Claude Code, Roocode, Cursor, v0, etc.) to accelerate development and improve code quality
• Proven expertise in large-scale content migration projects, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and reconciliation strategies
• Strong PostgreSQL database administration skills including query optimization, indexing strategies, and schema design
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes deployment and container orchestration (Helm charts, pod configuration, persistent volumes)
• Strong GraphQL schema design and API development skills for headless content delivery
• Experience designing and configuring complex workflow engines with multi-stage approval processes
• Proven expertise in content modeling and information architecture for large-scale, multi-site implementations
• Experience implementing multi-language content management systems with complex localization requirements

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work with real impact
• Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Platforms
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture
• Growth opportunities for personal and professional development
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued
• Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients
• Supportive work environment with access to company leaders
• Hybrid working model