Appnovation is seeking an experienced Strapi Lead to join our global team and lead enterprise-scale CMS implementations for clients in highly regulated industries. The role involves deploying Strapi Enterprise on-premise in Kubernetes environments, designing content models, and extending Strapi with custom plugins and modules. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience with headless CMS platforms, with 3+ years specifically on Strapi Enterprise in production environments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with headless CMS platforms, with 3+ years specifically on Strapi Enterprise in production environments
- 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
