Sitecore Architect
Job Description
Role Snapshot
Mode: Remote
Type: Contract (9 months)
Level: Senior / Lead
Core stack: Sitecore + .NET + Azure + Headless CMS
π This is typically for 6β10 years experienced professionals, especially in enterprise CMS projects.
π§ Core Skills Required
π§© CMS Expertise (Primary Requirement)
Sitecore
Experience with:
Sitecore XP (Experience Platform)
XMCloud (modern cloud version)
π This alone filters out most candidatesβyou need real project experience, not just learning.
π» Backend Development
.NET / .NET Core
C#
ASP.NET MVC
π Strong backend engineering + CMS customization expected.
π Frontend / Headless Tech
Next.js
React
TypeScript
π Modern headless CMS architecture (frontend separated from backend)
βοΈ Cloud & DevOps
Microsoft Azure
Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
π APIs & Integration
REST APIs
GraphQL
π Youβll connect Sitecore with multiple systems.
πΌ What Youβll Actually Do
Design and build enterprise CMS solutions
Implement headless architecture (Sitecore + React/Next.js)
Manage multi-site, multilingual platforms
Integrate marketing, analytics, personalization features
Work with stakeholders (not just coding)
π This is a solution architectβlevel responsibility, not just developer tasks.
β οΈ Reality Check
β
Good fit if you:
Have 5β10 years experience
Strong Sitecore project background
Worked on:
Headless CMS
Azure deployments
Enterprise-level apps
β Not suitable if:
Fresher or <3 years
No Sitecore experience
Only basic .NET developer
No frontend (React/Next.js) exposure
π° Salary / Contract Insight
Contract roles like this typically pay:
βΉ1.5L β βΉ3L+ per month (depending on expertise)
π But:
No long-term job security (only 9 months)
High expectations from day 1
β οΈ Red Flag / Caution
Email domain: appzime.in (consultancy)
π Verify:
End client
Contract terms
Payment cycle
β Never pay any fees
π My Honest Take
β High-paying niche role
β Modern tech stack (Headless CMS + Azure)
β Good for experienced professionals
π But:
Very niche (Sitecore is not common skill)
Not suitable for most candidates unless specialized