Description:

Contentful is a modern content platform for businesses, aiming to enable digital teams to build exceptional digital experiences.
The role is for a Software Engineer (f/m/d) focused on content management and delivery through APIs.
The position involves working on projects that align with the company's strategic goals and enhance customer experience.
The work environment is dynamic, emphasizing the importance of both the work done and the methods used to achieve it.
Responsibilities include collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers in a cross-functional team.
The role involves innovating content management solutions, developing on modern services like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
The engineer will enhance REST and GraphQL API experiences that handle billions of requests monthly.
The position also includes leveraging AI to improve user experience and streamline operations.

Requirements:

Candidates must have experience in delivering robust distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures.
Strong knowledge and commercial experience with server-side JavaScript (Node.js) and TypeScript are required.
Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB, is necessary.
Candidates should have experience working in an agile environment and be passionate about operational excellence and coding best practices.
Strong teamwork skills are essential, including the ability to mentor less experienced engineers and communicate technical decisions effectively.
Familiarity with automated deployment processes (CI/CD) and version control (Git) is required.
Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary; German is not required.
Knowledge of functional programming principles, GraphQL, and serverless applications is a plus.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform is also advantageous.

Employees will join an ambitious tech company that is reshaping digital experiences.
Full-time employees receive Stock Options, allowing them to share in the company's success.
The company offers fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet for family support.
A generous amount of paid time off is provided, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days, and volunteer days.
Employees receive time off to care for their growing families.
A personal annual education budget is available for skill improvement and career growth.
The company hosts a variety of virtual and in-person events, including workshops and team activities, to support learning and networking.
An annual wellbeing stipend is provided to support physical, financial, or emotional health.
Employees receive a monthly communication stipend for phone/internet and reimbursement for phone hardware upgrades.
New hires receive an office equipment stipend to ensure they have the necessary gear for optimal work performance.