Backend Software / Web Platform Engineer (Headless CMS)
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Backend Software / Web Platform Engineer (Headless CMS)
US - Remote, with occasional group sessions at Sarasota, FL headquarters
The Certified Collectibles Group is looking for an experienced Backend Software Engineer to build and manage our web platform powered by Contentful headless CMS. In this role, you will lead backend engineering efforts to build a unified new website architecture, consolidate existing digital properties, and transfer and synchronize content across legacy platforms and our modern headless stack. Additionally, you will engineer real-time audience personalization to deliver high-converting, tailored user experiences.
ABOUT US
Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is a global leader in the fast-growing collectibles market. Founded in 1987, CCG provides third-party authentication and grading services that protect the integrity of the hobby and empower confident buying and selling decisions. To date, more than 110 million coins, banknotes, comic books, magazines, trading cards, sports cards, stamps, video games & home videos, and autographs have been certified by CCG. Trusted by collectors and dealers worldwide, CCG has locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, United Arab Emirates and China.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A BACKEND SOFTWARE/WEB PLATFORM ENGINEER
- Architect, develop, and maintain server-side applications, APIs (REST/GraphQL), and integration middleware connecting Contentful with front-end web applications and downstream internal systems.
- Lead content migrations and site consolidations, building robust scripts and pipelines to safely extract, transform, and transfer content between existing websites and the new platform.
- Build and integrate backend services supporting dynamic website personalization, segmentation, and A/B testing alongside headless content delivery.
- Validate, design, implement, and optimize Contentful content models, migration scripts, and webhook listener architectures for real-time publishing workflows and cache invalidation.
- Build resilient caching strategies using CDNs (Cloudflare, Fastly) and server-side caches (Redis) to deliver sub-second global content response times.
- Develop event-driven architectures, automated synchronization pipelines, and third-party integrations (CRM, analytics, search engines such as Algolia/Elasticsearch, and digital asset managers).
- Monitor system reliability, uptime, API latency, and security across cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
WHAT MAKES YOU THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- 3-5+ years of backend software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript, Python, or Go.
- Proven hands-on experience working with headless CMS platforms (Content Delivery, Management, and Preview APIs). Experience with Contentful is a plus.
- Experience implementing personalization frameworks, user segmentation, or feature-flagging systems at scale.
- Demonstrated track record of consolidating multiple web properties and migrating complex content and catalog structures.
- Strong mastery of GraphQL and RESTful API architecture and design best practices.
- Solid understanding of serverless computing, containerization, and modern caching mechanisms.
- Familiarity with modern frontend rendering models (SSG, ISR, SSR in frameworks like Next.js or Remix) is a strong plus.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Career Development & Learning opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.