Content Engineer/Architect (Contract / Freelance) - Remote (UK) - 10–12 weeks - £520pd
We’re looking for a strategic and technically adept Content Architect to help design and implement a scalable, structured content system for an exciting new project.
This isn't your standard Content Architect role; it borders on Content Engineering, requiring deep technical skills in areas like XML or JSON. We need a true "heavyweight" to lead this effort.
You’ll play a key role in building a multichannel content platform, including automated PDF generation with complex data visualisations, for one of our clients at the cutting edge of digital experience.
What you’ll do
You’ll work closely with a dedicated CMS developer, as well as UX, design, and front-end teams, to ensure content structures power dynamic, data-driven experiences.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing and implementing highly scalable and resilient structured content models optimized for reuse, automation, and multichannel publishing.
* Creating content types for UI microcopy that support data and dashboard visualisations.
* Leading configuration and governance of a headless CMS (Contentful, Contentstack, or Sanity preferred).
* Defining content types, relationships, and editorial workflows for scalable publishing.
* Developing taxonomies and metadata frameworks to link content with structured data sources.
* Architecting content systems that support delivery across web, PDF generation, and emerging channels.
* Enabling content reuse and personalization through modular design and intelligent tagging.
* Partnering with developers to integrate content systems into the front end for performance and scalability.
* Establishing content governance standards, editorial guidelines, and documentation.
What you’ll bring
* Proven experience with headless CMS platforms and content modeling — ideally with examples of automated publishing.
* Deep expertise in taxonomy development, metadata strategy, and structured content.
* Strong understanding of multichannel publishing workflows and content reuse strategies.
* Familiarity with JAMstack principles and modern web development.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
* Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams.
Bonus points for
* Experience with API-first content delivery and GraphQL.
* Knowledge of personalization engines and dynamic content rendering.
* Background in semantic content modeling and linked data principles.
If this sounds like it could be of interest, feel free to reach out to me.