FR - Tech Lead Coremedia

Why Valtech? We’retheexperience innovation company-a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offergrowth opportunities,avalues-driven culture,internationalcareers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, careand dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework,which enablesseamless collaboration 

The role  

We are looking for an experiencedTech Lead – CoreMedia to join our team and work on a strategic digital commerce programme for a leadingluxury brand within the LVMH Group.

You will play a key role at the intersection oftechnology, architecture, e-commerce and digital experience, contributing both to the technical direction of the CoreMedia platform and to the successful delivery of complex digital projects.

You will act as atechnical reference for the development team, helping define robust and scalable solutions while supporting Senior and experienced Developers in their technical growth.

The role can be based inPortugal, Germany or France, with a requirement to work onsite with the client inParis La Défense for a minimum of three consecutive days every month.

You will thrive in this role if you are: 

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo 
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing 
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data 
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus) 

Role responsibilities

• Act as thetechnical lead and main technical point of contact for the CoreMedia squad, towards client architects, product owners and stakeholders.
• Define and own thetechnical architecture and design of CoreMedia Content Cloud solutions (Studio, CAE, Headless Server, Content Delivery APIs), ensuring scalability, performance, security and maintainability.
• Remainhands-on on the most complex developments: custom content types, Studio extensions, Blueprint customisation, templates and Spring-based back-end components.
• Leadcode reviews and enforce engineering standards,test automation, quality gates and technical documentation.
• Design and secure theintegration of CoreMedia with the wider ecosystem: e-commerce platform, PIM, DAM, search, personalisation, CDN and other third-party services through APIs.
• Translate business and functional requirements intotechnical solutions and stories, contribute to estimation, backlog refinement and sprint planning.
• DriveCI/CD, environments and deployments (containers, cloud), release readiness and production support, including incident analysis andperformance tuning.
• Managetechnical debt, CoreMedia upgrades and Blueprint evolution, and anticipate technical risks and dependencies.
• Coach and mentor developers, promote knowledge sharing, onboard new members and foster technical autonomy and continuous improvement.
• Work in anAgile (Scrum / SAFe) setup: contribute to ceremonies and, in a SAFe environment, toPI Planning and the identification of technical dependencies across teams.
• Ensure clearreporting and visibility on technical progress, risks and quality, using Jira and Confluence.

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: 

• 7+ years of experience in Java/JEE development, including3+ years on CoreMedia (Content Cloud / CMS, Studio, CAE, Headless Server, Blueprint).
• Strong expertise inJava, Spring / Spring Boot, Maven,Freemarker/JSP templating andJavaScript / TypeScript.
• Solid experience designingREST and GraphQL APIs andheadless / hybrid CMS architectures.
• Proven experience asTech Lead or Lead Developer: technical decision-making, architecture, code review and mentoring.
• Experience integrating a CMS withe-commerce platforms, PIM, DAM and search solutions in a complex enterprise landscape.
• Good knowledge ofGit, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes and a cloud provider (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Good understanding ofperformance, caching, security, SEO and accessibility for large-scale web platforms.
• Experience working inAgile environments (Scrum, SAFe) withJira and Confluence.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work withtechnical teams, business stakeholders and clients, inonsite and distributed setups.
• Fluent English (C2).

Nice to have qualifications 

• Experience onluxury, retail or large multi-brand, multi-site and multi-language digital platforms.
• CoreMedia certification or experience of CoreMedia major upgrades and migrations.
• Knowledge of e-commerce platforms or marketplaces (e.g.SAP Commerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, commercetools).
• Front-end / headless experience (React, Next.js, Node.js).
• Experience withobservability and performance testing tools (e.g. Grafana, Datadog, JMeter).
• Experience in large-scale Agile organisations andSAFe ceremonies such as PI Planning.
• Experience with collaboration tools such asMiro or equivalent.
• French is a strong asset (working proficiency appreciated).
• Consulting experience and a strongcontinuous improvement mindset.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here.Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

The benefits 

This is aPermanent or Freelancer position based in Portugal. 

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: 

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs 
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts 

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

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We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. 

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. 

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.