Senior Sitecore XM Cloud Developer/Solution Architect

<p>Senior Sitecore XM Cloud Developer & Solutions Architect.<br/><br/> Location : Fully Remote (No travel required).<br/><br/> Note : Flexible location with ability to overlap at least 3-4 hours with US Eastern Timezone for meetings and collaboration.<br/><br/> Contract Duration : 6+ months with potential for extension Overview : .<br/><br/> Lead a major Drupal - Sitecore XM Cloud migration with a modern headless stack (XM Cloud, CDP/Personalize, Search, Next.js 14/15, Vercel).<br/><br/> This senior role requires hands-on Sitecore composable stack expertise (not legacy XM/XP) and the ability to architect enterprise-scale, cloud-native solutions.<br/><br/> Key Responsibilities : <br/><br/>- Architect and lead Sitecore composable DXP (XM Cloud, CDP/Personalize, Search).<br/><br/>- Drive migration strategy (Drupal - Sitecore) : content modeling, component migration, SEO preservation.<br/><br/>- Implement advanced Next.js frontend on Vercel (SSR/SSG/ISR, App Router, Server Components).<br/><br/>- Design and optimize personalization, real-time customer data flows, and enterprise search experiences.<br/><br/>- Define and enforce solution architecture, integration patterns, and technical governance.<br/><br/>- Leverage AI-assisted tools (Copilot, Claude, Gemini, etc.) for code, migration scripts, and documentation.<br/><br/>- Ensure high performance (sub-200ms response times) and scalability across global deployments.<br/><br/> Required Expertise : <br/><br/>- 5+ years Sitecore, incl.<br/><br/>- 2-3 years Sitecore XM Cloud (production).<br/><br/>- Deep hands-on skills in XM Cloud, CDP/Personalize, Sitecore Search.<br/><br/>- Strong GraphQL, JSS, and Next.js (14/15) expertise.<br/><br/>- Proven Drupal/legacy CMS to Sitecore migration experience at enterprise scale.<br/><br/>- CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, Vercel deployments, performance optimization.<br/><br/>- Strong leadership, architecture, and client-facing communication.<br/><br/>Highly Desirable Qualifications : <br/><br/>- Sitecore XM Cloud certifications, Content Hub, AI-powered workflows, e-commerce integrations, multi-language site experience.<br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)