Backend Software Engineer
Description For Backend Software Engineer
Contentful, a modern content platform powering nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Content Platform team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on connecting and reusing content, enabling third-party system integration within the Contentful platform.
The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, and cloud services like AWS and Kubernetes. You'll be part of a diverse team of 800+ professionals from over 70 nations, contributing to a platform that handles billions of API requests monthly.
As a Senior Engineer, you'll lead by example in implementing best practices, mentor junior engineers, and work on complex distributed systems. The role combines technical excellence with collaborative teamwork, as you'll work closely with product managers and designers to build exceptional customer experiences.
Key projects include enhancing REST and GraphQL APIs, implementing AI capabilities, and improving the App Framework. The company offers an impressive benefits package including stock options, education budgets, and comprehensive work-life balance policies.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced backend engineer who wants to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company that's reshaping digital experiences. The hybrid work environment and strong focus on personal growth make this an attractive position for those looking to advance their career while working on meaningful technical challenges.
Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer
- Work on Content Platform team responsible for Connecting & Reusing Content
- Enable customers to connect content from 3rd party systems
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers
- Solve complex engineering and Content Modelling problems
- Enhance REST and GraphQL API experiences
- Work on AI integration to enhance user experience
- Develop on Platform with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
Requirements For Backend Software Engineer
- Experience in designing, building, and delivering robust distributed systems, REST APIs and event-driven architectures
- Strong knowledge and commercial experience working with server-side JavaScript ecosystem (Node.js) and TypeScript
- Lead by example and be an advocate for agile processes, operational excellence and coding best practices
- Strong teamwork skills, open to diverse opinions
- Familiarity with automated deployment processes (CI/CD) and version control (Git)
- Excellent English communication skills
- Knowledge of functional programming principles, GraphQL and serverless applications a plus
Benefits For Backend Software Engineer
- Stock Options for full-time employees
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, education days, compassion days, and volunteer days
- Personal annual education budget
- Virtual and in-person events
- Annual wellbeing stipend
- Monthly communication phone/internet stipend
- Phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
- New hire office equipment stipend
- Work-Life balance focus
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