Software Engineer - Content Platform

A modern content platform enabling digital teams to build digital experiences through intelligent composable content solutions.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Software Engineer - Content Platform

Contentful, a modern content platform serving nearly 30% of the Fortune 500, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Content Platform team. This role focuses on Content Modelling and Orchestration, working on enabling content connectivity and reuse across the Contentful platform and external systems. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js, TypeScript, and modern cloud services.

The ideal candidate will be part of a dynamic environment working on complex engineering challenges, including distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build best-in-class experiences for customers, while also contributing to AI integration initiatives and platform enhancement.

Contentful offers a compelling work environment with a team of nearly 800 people from over 70 nations. The company provides comprehensive benefits including stock options, family-building benefits, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities. This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in a growing company that's reshaping digital experiences.

The position requires strong technical expertise in server-side JavaScript and distributed systems, combined with excellent communication skills and leadership abilities. You'll be working with modern technologies like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes, while having the opportunity to influence the direction of a platform that handles billions of requests monthly.

Last updated 13 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
  • Work on AI integration to enhance user experience
  • Develop on Platform with modern services like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform

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
  • Lead by example and be an advocate for agile processes, operational excellence and coding best practices
  • Strong teamwork skills, open to diverse opinions
  • 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

Equity
Education Budget
  • Stock Options for full-time employees
  • Fertility and family-building benefits
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, compassion, education, and volunteer days
  • Personal annual education budget
  • Virtual and in-person events and workshops
  • Annual wellbeing stipend
  • Monthly communication stipend
  • Phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
  • New hire office equipment stipend

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