Technical Lead with Contentful in Katowice

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Contentful Technical Lead wanted to join a high-profile digital experience project for a major global brand. The opportunity This is a high-impact technical leadership role combining ownership of enterprise platform delivery, client-facing discovery and technical workshops with strong architectural influence and a balance between technical leadership and hands‑on engineering.

You will help shape a modern, composable platform built around Contentful, React and an AWS-based integration and service layer, working closely with architects, engineers and client stakeholders. The project's technical landscape includes Contentful, AWS infrastructure, APIs and identity/profile services.

A key part of the role is understanding Contentful as part of a wider technology ecosystem. You will make pragmatic technical decisions about what should be handled by Contentful out of the box, what belongs in the frontend or AWS middle layer, and how integrations with existing services should be designed.

The initial phase will focus heavily on technical discovery, turning requirements, existing architecture and integration constraints into clear technical decisions and an actionable implementation backlog.

What you'll get to do

Lead

technical discovery , facilitating client‑facing workshops and translating business requirements into technical decisions.

Shape the overall implementation approach across

Contentful, React, AWS services and enterprise systems .

Define clear boundaries between

CMS capabilities, frontend functionality, integration/middleware services and backend business logic .

Decide where integrations should be implemented and define appropriate

API and integration patterns .

Review and evolve

Contentful content models , composition rules and reusable content patterns.

Shape the

AWS-based integration and service layer

connecting Contentful and the frontend with APIs, identity/profile services and other systems.

Turn discovery outcomes into technical scope, architecture and an actionable implementation backlog.

Lead engineers throughout delivery, providing hands‑on guidance, code reviews and support with complex technical decisions.

Ensure strong engineering practices around

security, performance, automated testing, CI/CD and observability .

What you should have

Strong commercial experience with

Contentful and headless CMS architectures .

Strong

React and TypeScript

experience in production‑grade applications.

Good practical knowledge of

AWS , particularly cloud‑based services and integration layers.

Strong understanding of

API design, middleware and system integration patterns .

Experience designing solutions where a headless CMS is part of a

larger enterprise architecture , rather than a standalone platform.

Ability to make sound architectural decisions about what belongs in the

CMS, frontend, middle layer or backend services .

Experience integrating CMS platforms with APIs, identity/profile services and other enterprise systems.

Proven experience leading

technical discovery, requirements analysis and solution design .

Strong client‑facing communication skills and the ability to explain technical decisions and trade‑offs to both technical and business stakeholders.

Experience providing technical leadership while remaining

hands‑on when needed .

Fluency in English.

Technical environment

Contentful

React / TypeScript

AWS‑based services and integration layer

REST APIs and service integrations

Identity and profile services

Server‑side rendering

CI/CD and automated testing

Performance, security, monitoring and observability

Bonus points if you have

Experience with

Contentful Personalisation

or similar personalisation capabilities.

Experience with composable or

MACH‑style architectures .

Experience with server‑side rendered

React applications .

Experience with

AWS infrastructure as code

and automated environment provisioning.

Relevant

Contentful or AWS certifications .

What we can offer you We offer net hourly rate for B2B cooperation ranging from 180 - 230 PLN/ hr, dependent on your skills and experience.

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact‑driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.

We lead with

Heart , fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human‑centric work flourish.

We empower your

Brains

for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.

And we champion

Courage , inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

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Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Poland Pay Range

15 000 zł-31 667 zł PLN

You will collaborate with our UK project team, so we'll need you to be available until 18:00 PL.

The gross salary for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. This range reflects our broader group's compensation framework across diverse agencies and disciplines. For this specific role, our offer will be determined within this range based on our internal benchmark, reflecting the specific market conditions for our discipline. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

In addition to the salary range provided, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' well‑being and professional growth. While specific details may vary by agency, typical benefits often include: private medical care, professional development opportunities, training programmes and flexible working arrangements (where applicable). Some agencies may offer additional benefits.

In compliance with Polish regulations, VML Enterprise Solutions is committed to fostering a transparent and ethical work environment. We encourage reporting of any potential irregularities or misconduct. For detailed information on our whistle‑blower policy and reporting procedures, please refer to our dedicated document.

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