Contract - Front End Technical Lead

At Studio Science, independent contractors aren't just temporary stopgaps - they are a critical, integral part of our core delivery model. When you join as a contractor, you aren't treated like a sidelined outsider; you are embedded directly into our project teams as a high-level contributor and a respected subject matter expert. You will still collaborate closely with our designers, strategists, and clients to deliver experiences that work better. 

We are currently expanding our network of top-tier independent contractor talent to partner with us on upcoming client engagements. We are looking for experienced Front-End Technical Leads who specialize in modern, headless CMS architectures. If you thrive in agency environments, enjoy owning technical delivery, and interested in a 1099 contract opportunity where your expertise is truly valued, we want to hear from you!

Typical Responsibilities look like: 

• Technical Leadership: Act as the technical lead on client website implementations, running sprint ceremonies, managing backlog prioritization, and ensuring high-quality frontend delivery
• Modern Frontend Development: Translate Figma designs into responsive HTML/CSS using React, Next.js, and Tailwind 4
• CMS Architecture: Develop data models, reusable content components, and page templates within headless SaaS CMS platforms (like Optimizely)
• Standard Integrations: Implement standard third-party tools via JavaScript snippets or iframes, set up tag management (Google Tag Manager/Google Analytics), and configure out-of-the-box CMS search solutions
• Best Practices: Ensure foundational SEO/GEO metadata, structured data (JSON-LD), and core WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility compliance across all builds

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Developer in a consulting or agency environment.
• Deep hands-on expertise with React and Next.js frameworks
• Experience building within SaaS-based headless CMS platforms that utilize proper SDKs and GraphQL support (Optimizely experience is a massive plus!)
• Comfortable operating as a 1099 independent contractor.
• US-based remote worker with the flexibility to support clients across multiple time zones.

No third-party recruiters, please. Studio Science does not accept unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Studio Science, and Studio Science will not be obligated to pay a referral or placement fee. 

About Studio Science

We help businesses design for people. Simply put, we believe every person deserves experiences that work better. In an increasingly changing world, we intentionally design systems to help our clients evolve with their customers’ needs. We recognize that business evolution and change are complex. We believe that honesty is the only policy, that none of us are as smart as all of us, and that being great is a choice.

Studio Science provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Studio Science complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.