Backend Software Engineer

Modern content platform enabling digital teams to build digital experiences, serving nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies.
$90,000 - $160,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
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 Fortune 500 companies, is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their Content Platform team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on connecting and reusing content from third-party systems within the Contentful platform. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, and Kubernetes, while contributing to REST and GraphQL APIs that handle billions of monthly requests.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in distributed systems and event-driven architectures, with expertise in the server-side JavaScript ecosystem. You'll be part of a diverse team of 800+ people from over 70 nations, working in a collaborative environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Key responsibilities include enhancing the platform's content connectivity capabilities, implementing AI solutions, and working with modern cloud services. The role offers comprehensive benefits including stock options, education budgets, and flexible work arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about building scalable solutions and who want to contribute to a platform that's reshaping digital experiences globally.

You'll be joining a company that prioritizes inclusive culture and operational excellence, offering numerous opportunities for learning and career advancement. The position combines technical challenges with meaningful impact, as you'll help organizations worldwide better manage and deliver their digital content experiences.

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Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Work on the 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

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

Equity
Education Budget
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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