Senior Backend Engineer
Description For Senior Backend Engineer
Contentful, a leading intelligent composable content platform serving nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their AI Feature Innovation team. With approximately 800 employees from over 70 nations, Contentful is at the forefront of content management innovation.
The role focuses on developing AI-driven features and scalable backend services that power next-generation content solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in architecting and implementing high-performance systems that integrate AI models, APIs, and automation services. The position requires expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud-native development, along with experience in AI/ML integration.
You'll work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating with frontend engineers, AI specialists, product managers, and designers. The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of content management through AI innovation while working with cutting-edge technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and various cloud services.
The company offers an attractive benefits package including stock options, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities. Contentful's inclusive culture welcomes diverse perspectives and backgrounds, making it an ideal place for engineers who want to make a significant impact in the content management space while working with AI technologies.
The position is perfect for someone who combines strong backend engineering skills with a passion for AI innovation, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and can provide technical leadership while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems for AI-driven features
- Integrate AI models, APIs, and automation services into backend infrastructure
- Build and maintain robust, secure, and efficient APIs
- Develop event-driven, asynchronous architectures
- Deploy, manage, and optimize backend services using cloud services
- Guide best practices in system design, code quality, testing, and performance optimization
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, designers, AI specialists, and product managers
- Stay current with emerging AI technologies and backend architectures
Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer
- Deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and backend software engineering
- Experience in designing and implementing scalable, maintainable APIs
- Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML APIs, models, or services
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues
- Experience optimizing large-scale backend systems
- Technical leadership and mentoring experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer
- Stock Options
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, education 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
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