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HLK is hiring : Senior Web Developer with Sitecore Experience in Chicago

HLK is hiring : Senior Web Developer with Sitecore Experience in Chicago

MediabistroChicago, IL, United States
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Senior Web Developer with Sitecore Experience

HLK, a full-service digital agency with offices in St. Louis and Chicago, is looking for a Senior Web Developer with Sitecore experience to join our growing Technology Group. At HLK, Senior Developers use a variety of technologies and APIs to build robust systems for sharing information and serving customer-centric web experiences to users worldwide.

This role will play a key part in client platform migrations while also continuing to design, build, and optimize digital solutions that support long-term client needs. The successful candidate should possess significant experience in Sitecore 9.x and ideally exposure to Sitecore XM Cloud and the modern composable ecosystem. A Sitecore Professional Developer Certification is a big plus.

The successful candidate must have an insatiable desire to learn, explore and implement technology solutions for our clients while aligning with the agency’s core values : Be Curious, Be Thoughtful, and Be Brave.

Areas of Deep Competence and Full Understanding

  • Significant experience developing data-driven web applications
  • Expert-level grasp of .NET (Framework and .NET Core) and MVC architecture
  • Strong front-end skills (Semantic HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and associated frameworks and tooling)
  • Ability to utilize new development technologies to find creative solutions for websites and web applications
  • Ability to assess, use, and create REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Strong knowledge of Sitecore development, customization, and integration, including experience with Sitecore 9.x and an understanding of XM Cloud, Sitecore Headless Services, and JSS / SXA
  • Familiarity with Azure PaaS, containers, and cloud-native development for Sitecore deployments
  • Experience with content serialization and migration tools (Sitecore CLI, Sitecore Content Serialization, Unicorn)
  • Ability to architect scalable, high-performing technology solutions with a focus on maintainability and security
  • Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
  • Deep experience with source control tools like Git and modern CI / CD pipelines
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Codex, or similar) to accelerate coding, improve code quality, generate test cases, and streamline documentation
  • Desire to learn continuously and mentor junior developers
  • Ability to write technical documentation and create application flow diagrams to be used by the development team during programming stages

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional programming experience required
  • Strong communication skills (both in person and in writing)
  • Experience with modern data management practices
  • Strong planning and solution architecture skills
  • Solid grasp of web security concepts
  • Experience with Agile methodology and collaborative workflows

    • Nice to Haves

  • Sitecore Professional Developer Certification, Sitecore XM Cloud or Sitecore 10+ certification
  • Exposure to modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular) for headless Sitecore implementations
  • Knowledge of Sitecore composable products (Content Hub, Personalize, Search)
  • Experience using AI tools for content migration, code refactoring, or QA automation
  • Basic server administration and networking knowledge
  • Firm grasp of modern best practices for analytics, SEO, user experience, and online marketing strategies

    • Salary is dependent upon experience and location. HLK is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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