Senior Web Developer
Description For Senior Web Developer
Contentful, a leading intelligent composable content platform serving nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies, is seeking a Senior Web Developer for an 8-month fixed-term contract in Denver. This role is crucial for enhancing their global web presence, working with cutting-edge technologies like Next.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to drive impactful projects while working closely with Web Marketing, Design, Content, and Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of professional development experience and deep expertise in modern web technologies and best practices.
As a Senior Web Developer, you'll be responsible for developing and optimizing Contentful's marketing website, ensuring high performance and accessibility standards, and providing technical leadership within the team. The role combines hands-on development with strategic technical decision-making and mentorship opportunities.
The company culture emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth, offering comprehensive benefits including healthcare, education budgets, and stock options. With a diverse team of 800 people from 70+ nations, Contentful provides an inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone is welcome to contribute to reshaping digital experiences.
This hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of $72,000-$80,000, along with equity awards and extensive benefits. It's an excellent opportunity for a senior developer looking to make a significant impact in a growing, globally-recognized technology company.
Responsibilities For Senior Web Developer
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Contentful's marketing website and digital properties
- Work with modern tech stack including Next.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL
- Collaborate with designers, content strategists, and marketing stakeholders
- Ensure website performance, scalability, and accessibility best practices
- Drive technical decisions for website infrastructure
- Contribute to continuous integration, deployment, and automation strategies
- Troubleshoot complex issues related to front-end performance
- Provide mentorship to junior developers
Requirements For Senior Web Developer
- 5+ years of professional experience as a front-end or full-stack web developer
- Expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Strong knowledge of CSS, HTML, and accessibility best practices
- Experience with headless CMS solutions and API-driven architectures
- Familiarity with GraphQL, REST APIs, and server-side rendering
- Strong understanding of SEO, Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization
- Experience integrating marketing technology stacks
- Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, Git, and deployment pipelines
- Experience working in cross-functional teams in fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Benefits For Senior Web Developer
- Stock Options for full-time employees
- Comprehensive healthcare package (100% coverage for employees, 85% for dependents)
- Fertility and family building benefits
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, compassion days
- Personal annual education budget
- Virtual and in-person events and workshops
- Annual wellbeing stipend
- Monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
- New hire office equipment stipend
- Work-Life balance focus
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