Directus CMS developer
Brillio
2 - 5 years
Bengaluru
Posted: 05/02/2026
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Job Description
Senior Directus CMS Developer
Experience
610+ years overall | 2+ years with Directus Headless CMS
Role Summary
Senior Directus CMS Developer responsible for designing, building, and scaling API-driven headless CMS solutions. The role includes content modeling, integrations, migrations from legacy CMS platforms, and ensuring enterprise-grade performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage content models, relations, workflows, and permissions in Directus
- Develop and optimize REST & GraphQL APIs for multi-channel delivery
- Build custom extensions, hooks, flows, and endpoints in Directus
- Lead CMS migrations (WordPress/AEM Directus) with automation and validation
- Implement pixel-to-pixel content validation and migration testing
- Integrate Directus with modern frontends (Next.js, React, Vue)
- Configure RBAC, security, and access controls
- Ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Collaborate with architects, QA, DevOps, and business teams
Technical Skills
Must Have
- Directus CMS (Cloud or Self-Hosted)
- JavaScript / TypeScript, Node.js
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- SQL databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL)
- Headless CMS architecture
Good to Have
- CMS migration experience (WordPress, AEM, Contentful)
- Other Headless CMS experience
- CI/CD, Docker, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- OAuth2, JWT, SSO
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and ownership mindset
- Ability to mentor junior developers
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