Backend Software Engineer

A modern content platform enabling digital teams to build digital experiences through content orchestration and management.
$90,000 - $160,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Backend Software Engineer

Contentful, a modern content platform serving nearly 30% of the Fortune 500, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their Content Platform team. The role focuses on enabling customers to connect and reuse content from third-party systems within the Contentful platform. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL, while developing distributed systems and REST APIs that handle billions of requests monthly.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges, including content modeling, API development, and AI integration. You'll be part of a cross-functional team, collaborating with product managers and designers to build best-in-class experiences. The role requires expertise in server-side JavaScript and distributed systems, with a focus on operational excellence and coding best practices.

Contentful offers an inclusive work environment with team members from over 70 nations, providing a rich, diverse culture. The company values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including stock options, education budgets, and family-building benefits. You'll have the chance to contribute to a platform that's reshaping how organizations deliver digital experiences, working with modern technologies like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will bring strong teamwork skills, mentor others, and contribute to an agile environment where both technical excellence and collaborative spirit are valued. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to impact a rapidly growing platform while developing your career in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.

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Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Work on the Content Platform team responsible for Connecting & Reusing Content
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers
  • Solve complex engineering and Content Modelling problems
  • Enable greater re-use and customization through App Framework enhancements
  • 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

Node.js
TypeScript
Kubernetes
  • Experience in 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
  • Experience with working in an agile environment
  • Strong teamwork skills and ability to mentor less seasoned engineers
  • 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

Education Budget
Equity
Parental Leave
  • 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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