Technology Lead
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Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteSome travel is required.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership
About the job
Requirements
- At least 7 years of hands-on web development experience, including at least 5 years delivering enterprise Sitecore solutions.
- Recent hands-on SitecoreAI / XM Cloud experience with headless architecture, Content SDK or JSS, Experience Edge and GraphQL, Pages/component builder, SXA headless, and serialization-based DevOps.
- Strong Next.js, React, and TypeScript skills, including App Router, rendering strategies (SSG/ISR/SSR), middleware, and performance optimization.
- Experience deploying and operating headless front ends on Vercel and/or Netlify, including environments, preview deployments, edge/serverless functions, caching, and CI/CD with Git.
- Working knowledge of .NET / C# for Sitecore back-end customization and integrations, plus REST/GraphQL API integration experience.
- At least 3 years leading development teams using Agile/Scrum, including estimation, sprint planning, and code review.
- Grounding in accessibility, SEO, web performance, and security best practices.
- Ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and present solutions to clients.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Responsibilities
- Own the quality, timeline, and budget of technical solutions across one or more client engagements, in partnership with the Project Manager.
- Run discovery sessions, technical assessments, and audits, and translate business goals and creative/UX artifacts into functional and technical specifications.
- Define architecture for headless SitecoreAI solutions, including content modeling, component design, rendering strategy, integrations, search, personalization, hosting, CI/CD, and environment strategy on Vercel or Netlify.
- Lead sprint breakdown and estimation, identify technical dependencies and risks, and define the technology approach and toolset.
- Perform solution and code reviews, enforce Helix-aligned and front-end best practices, and approve features for hand-off to QA; ensure solutions meet performance, accessibility, SEO, and security standards.
- Partner with the QA lead on test plans and UAT, triage defects, own deployment run-books and rollback plans, and oversee production releases.
- Support technical decision-making, handle escalations, and communicate status, risks, and opportunities to client and internal stakeholders.
- Assign and oversee daily team work, clear blockers, and serve as the technical escalation point.
- Support developers' career growth through feedback, performance reviews, and training, and partner with Talent Acquisition on interviewing and hiring.
- Help the team responsibly adopt AI development tools to improve velocity and quality.
- Contribute to solution proposals, estimates, and client presentations as requested by the Group Technology Director.
- Identify ongoing client needs and engage appropriate internal resources for new opportunities.
- Contribute to internal standards, accelerators, reusable components, and thought leadership, and stay current on Sitecore, headless, and AI trends.
Desired Qualifications
- Practical use of AI-based development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code, and familiarity with Sitecore AI capabilities such as Sitecore Stream or agentic workflows.
- Experience with other DXP / headless CMS platforms such as Optimizely or Contentstack.
- Experience with the broader Sitecore composable stack, including Sitecore Search, Personalize/CDP, and Content Hub.
- Migration experience moving Sitecore XP/XM (MVC) solutions to SitecoreAI headless.
- Current Sitecore certifications, such as SitecoreAI / XM Cloud Developer, and/or Vercel, Azure, or AWS certifications.
- Agency or consulting experience.
About the company
Horizontal Digital is an experience-forward consultancy that uses data from digital interactions to understand what customers want and to meet them at the right moment on the right channel. It gathers and unlocks customer data from every digital touchpoint and applies precise strategies, technology, and creative work to tailor interactions across channels. It differentiates itself with a cross-channel, data-driven approach powered by in-house talent, a certified Minority Business Enterprise status, and a global footprint with a focus on diversity and community involvement. Its goal is to help clients grow by delivering timely, relevant customer experiences that maximize value across channels while investing in people and local communities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ajmer, India
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Horizontal Digital announced 25 Sitecore MVPs on February 16, 2026.
- It launched chatbot-first UI for DP World, signaling active AI delivery wins.
- Salesforce Forward Deployed Engineering partnership on June 22, 2026 expands access to Agentforce deals.
What critics are saying
- A July 2024 data breach triggered Devine v. Integration, dismissed December 19, 2025.
- Partner badges create dependency risk if Sitecore, Salesforce, or Optimizely rebalance partner incentives.
- Enterprise services margins face pressure from larger consultancies and offshore digital agencies by 2027.
What makes Horizontal Digital unique
- Horizontal Digital won Sitecore Diamond Partner status on August 12, 2026.
- It held Salesforce Digital Partner of the Year FY26 on June 4, 2026.
- It pairs Salesforce, Sitecore, and Optimizely expertise for enterprise experience transformations.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options