Remote Backend Engineer - Content Storage (f/m/d)

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.

Benefits:

• 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.