Best Practices When You Hire Contentful Developers for Your Project

I’m planning a project that will rely heavily on structured content and multi-platform delivery, so I’ve been researching where to hire Contentful developers who understand both the CMS and API-first architecture. Contentful’s flexibility makes it great for headless setups, but a developer with real experience can make all the difference when it comes to content modeling, integrations, and performance. I’m curious what traits others look for when choosing a developer, do you prioritize solid API knowledge, experience with frontend frameworks like React or Next.js, or familiarity with content workflows? Have you faced challenges scaling content or syncing across teams? Share your experiences or tips for finding and evaluating talented Contentful developers to help others make informed decisions.