We are seeking a Directus CMS Expert to lead the management, upgrade, and optimization of our Directus CMS environment. This role involves ensuring seamless software updates, enhancing system performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing API integrations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Directus, SQL databases, Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, Vue.js, and REST/GraphQL APIs, as well as experience with AWS, ECS/EKS, and CI/CD pipelines. This role requires close collaboration with the SRE team to evaluate the migration of Directus from ECS to EKS, as well as ensuring smooth deployment and system security within the client's firewall.
Responsibilities:
● Manage, update, and optimize Directus CMS from v7.0.18 to the latest version while ensuring minimal downtime.
● Maintain data integrity, API performance, and security within the system.
● Collaborate with the SRE team to assess whether to continue hosting Directus on AWS ECS or migrate to EKS.
● Develop and implement migration scripts to ensure a smooth transition to the new Directus version.
● Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues related to Directus, MySQL, and API integrations.
● Work to align Directus configurations with business needs.
● Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Directus deployments in collaboration with the SRE team.
● Ensure seamless integration with MySQL databases on AWS and maintain data security within the client's firewall.
● Customize Directus configurations and develop extensions/plugins to enhance its capabilities.
● Support and document best practices for working with Directus CMS and other headless CMS solutions.
Qualifications:
● Proven experience with Directus CMS, including upgrades, customization, and optimization.
● Strong SQL database management skills, preferably MySQL on AWS.
● Proficiency in Java, Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js, and Vue.js.
● Deep understanding of REST and GraphQL APIs, with experience in API integrations.
● Experience with AWS ECS/EKS, containerized deployments, and cloud-based hosting.
● Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud automation.
● Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and debug CMS-related performance issues.
● Experience working with headless CMS solutions beyond Directus is a plus.
● Familiarity with Java libraries and their integration into the CMS ecosystem is desirable.
● Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with SRE, development, and business teams.
A stable, long-term contract. Continuous Training. Private Health insurance. Flexible schedule. Work with some of the most talented software engineers in Latin America and the US, doing challenging work and world-class software for clients in the US and around the world.
