Software Engineer - Content Platform

Contentful is a modern content platform that enables digital teams to build digital experiences through their intelligent composable content platform.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer - Content Platform

Contentful, a leading content platform company with nearly 800 employees from over 70 nations, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Content Platform team. The role focuses on Content Modelling and Orchestration, enabling content connectivity and reuse across the Contentful platform and external systems. You'll work with modern technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud services while contributing to a platform that handles billions of monthly requests.

The position offers an opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges in a rapidly growing environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to build best-in-class experiences. You'll be involved in enhancing REST and GraphQL APIs, implementing AI capabilities, and working with modern cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with distributed systems, server-side JavaScript, and modern development practices. You'll need excellent teamwork and communication skills, as mentoring others and contributing to technical decisions is part of the role.

Contentful offers an impressive benefits package including stock options, comprehensive healthcare, family benefits, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities. The company values work-life balance and maintains a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone is welcome. Working at Contentful means joining a mission to reshape digital experiences while growing your career in a dynamic, international environment.

Last updated 22 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Content Platform

  • Work on Content Platform team responsible for Content Modelling and Orchestration
  • Enable content to be connected and re-used within Contentful platform and external systems
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers
  • Solve complex engineering and Content Modelling problems
  • Enhance REST and GraphQL API experiences
  • Develop on Platform with modern services like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
  • Contribute to AI integration for enhanced user experience

Requirements For Software Engineer - Content Platform

Node.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
React
Kubernetes
  • 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
  • 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 React is a plus

Benefits For Software Engineer - Content Platform

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • 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
  • Company paid parental leave
  • 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

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