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Merkle

DXP Architect

ContentstackDXPMACHheadless CMSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.jsVueRESTGraphQLmicroservicesserverlesscloudAWSAzureGCPCDNOAuthJWTarchitectureconsultingAPIcontent modeling

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Full job description

Merkle, a dentsu company, is seeking a senior DXP Architect (Contentstack) to lead the architecture and delivery of composable digital experience platforms for global clients. The role involves defining scalable, API-first architectures based on Contentstack CMS, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving composable DXP strategies aligned with client roadmaps. Responsibilities include designing content models, integration patterns, and multi-channel delivery strategies, providing technical leadership, and supporting client workshops and pre-sales activities. Required qualifications include proven experience with Contentstack CMS, strong knowledge of headless and MACH architectures, expertise in modern web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js), API design, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and security protocols (OAuth, JWT). The candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or related field, be fluent in English, and preferably have French proficiency. Benefits include 25 holidays, volunteer days, wellness days, flexible hours, state-of-the-art office, learning opportunities, referral bonuses, workation options, and team events. Location: Geneva, Switzerland.

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end architecture of digital platforms based on Contentstack CMS
  • Define and drive composable DXP strategies aligned with client transformation roadmaps
  • Translate business and marketing requirements into scalable, API-first solution architectures
  • Design and oversee content models, taxonomies, governance frameworks, multi-channel and multi-site delivery strategies, localization and editorial workflows
  • Define integration patterns across the ecosystem (commerce, DAM, CDP, personalization tools)
  • Collaborate with frontend teams using frameworks such as Next.js, React, or Vue
  • Drive proof of concepts (PoCs), technology evaluations, and innovation initiatives
  • Ensure performance optimization via CDN strategies, caching, and edge delivery
  • Provide technical leadership to distributed development teams including code reviews, architecture governance, mentorship and best practices
  • Partner with DevOps teams to define CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployment models
  • Act as a client-facing architect supporting workshops, solution presentations, and pre-sales activities

Requirements

  • Proven experience with Contentstack CMS
  • Strong understanding of headless and composable architecture principles (MACH)
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver enterprise-scale DXP implementations
  • Hands-on experience with Contentstack capabilities including content modeling, environment architecture, REST & GraphQL APIs, webhooks and automation, extensions and marketplace integrations
  • Strong knowledge of modern web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, frontend frameworks (React, Next.js preferred)
  • Experience with API design and integration (REST, GraphQL)
  • Experience with microservices and serverless architectures
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Solid understanding of CDN and edge delivery strategies
  • Knowledge of security and authentication (OAuth, JWT)
  • Strong expertise in software architecture and distributed systems
  • Ability to drive architectural decisions and governance
  • Ability to facilitate client workshops and align stakeholders
  • Ability to translate business goals into technical solutions
  • Experience working in consulting environments with cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to lead and influence teams in complex delivery setups
  • Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or comparable experience
  • Fluent in English
  • French proficiency is a big plus and strongly preferred

Tech stack

Contentstack CMSJavaScriptTypeScriptHTML5CSS3ReactNext.jsVueREST APIsGraphQL APIsMicroservicesServerless architecturesAWSAzureGCPOAuthJWTCDNContentstack Automate

Benefits

25 days of holidays2 volunteer days for charitable activities3 extra wellness days on top of vacation daysMental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program40-hour week & overtime compensationFlexible working hours model (flextime)State-of-the-art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstationsFull access to Dentsu Academy, on-site learning sessions, online language coursesReferral bonus programWorkation possibilityTeam events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, aperos

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