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Software Engineer

About the Opportunity

Join Contentful as a Full Stack Software Engineer and play a vital role in enhancing and supporting our Platform Insights Team, enabling impactful extensibility for both internal and external developers. Your work will enable our customers to understand and better use Contentful.

Become a part of the innovative team at Contentful, where we empower thousands of customers to manage content at scale. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about building innovative solutions, optimizing processes, and improving scalability while balancing strategic thinking with effective problem-solving.

What to expect?

  • Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build best-in-class platform insights for our customers.
  • Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable frontend and backend features using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
  • Holistic Thinking: Consider components and systems while considering a holistic user experience.
  • Rapid Problem-Solving: Quickly fix bugs and solve problems to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Data-Driven Development: Utilize analytics to inform product decisions and improve features.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes.
  • Work closely with our data department  in order to surface useful information to our customers.

What you need to be successful?

  • Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer in a product development environment.
  • Proven experience in building APIs and services that efficiently handle large volumes of traffic.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Interested in clean code practices and familiarity with enterprise architectural design patterns.
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Cloud Services Familiarity: Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Natural problem-solver who brings forward ideas leading to practical solutions and product growth.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Adaptability: Ability to organize and prioritize competing workloads in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Circle CI) and maintaining automated tests with tools like Jest or Mocha.
  • Proactive approach with a high sense of ownership.
  • Great communication skills in English, especially when explaining complex technical concepts.
  • Experience with serverless architectures and lower-level language such as Rust or Go are a plus

What's in it for you?

  • Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
  • Full-time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
  • Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
  • We value Work-Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days,  education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days
  • Time off to care for and focus on your growing family 
  • Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
  • Enjoy a full range of virtual and in-person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties 
  • An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
  • A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
  • New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best.

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Who are we?

Contentful is the intelligent composable content platform that unlocks all of an organization’s digital content to deliver impactful customer experiences, making content a strategic business asset. The Contentful Platform, Contentful Studio, and the Contentful Ecosystem combine the flexibility of composable content with the intelligence of AI, empowering digital teams to drive business momentum through collaboration, speed, and scale. Contentful powers innovative content experiences across brands, regions, and channels for organizations around the world, including nearly 30% of the Fortune 500. Nearly 800 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver and distributed around the world.

Everyone is welcome here!

“Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical [dis]ability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer, Contentful

Join Contentful as a Full Stack Software Engineer and dive into a dynamic environment where you'll play a crucial role in empowering our Platform Insights Team. This position, based in London, England, offers you the opportunity to help enhance our platform and provide valuable insights to both internal and external developers. Your work will be pivotal, enabling customers to understand and utilize Contentful more effectively. We're on the lookout for a passionate individual who thrives on building innovative solutions and optimizing processes. You will collaborate with a talented team of product managers and designers to create best-in-class platform features while engaging in full stack development with tools like TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Your critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be invaluable as you tackle bugs and improve customer satisfaction. Not only will you focus on creating solid frontend and backend components, but you'll also dive into data-driven development, using analytics to enhance our offerings. We're a team that values continuous improvement, so your input on code reviews and development processes will make a real difference. If you're experienced in building APIs, have a strong technical foundation, and are eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, then this role at Contentful in London is perfect for you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Software Engineer Role at Contentful
What qualifications do I need for the Software Engineer position at Contentful?

To be a successful Software Engineer at Contentful, you should have demonstrable experience in a full stack development environment. Strong skills in TypeScript, React, and Node.js are crucial, alongside experience in building APIs and managing high traffic services. Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, will also be beneficial.

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What does the day-to-day work look like for a Software Engineer at Contentful?

As a Software Engineer at Contentful, your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with product managers and designers to develop platform insights, coding scalable features, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. You'll engage deeply with both the frontend and backend aspects of our platform while ensuring an outstanding user experience through data-driven decision-making.

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How does Contentful support professional development for its Software Engineers?

Contentful is committed to the professional development of its employees, including Software Engineers. You will have access to an annual education budget for skills improvement and personal growth. Additionally, you can participate in various virtual and in-person events that encourage learning and networking within the tech community.

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What is the team culture like at Contentful for Software Engineers?

The team culture for Software Engineers at Contentful is highly collaborative and inclusive. We celebrate diversity in our backgrounds and experiences, fostering a supportive environment where everyone’s ideas are valued. Regular team activities and workshops further contribute to a friendly workplace where innovation thrives.

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What are the work-life balance benefits for Software Engineers at Contentful?

Contentful prioritizes work-life balance for all its employees, including Software Engineers. You'll enjoy a generous amount of paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and even educational days. We believe in 'You Time,' allowing you to recharge and maintain a healthy balance in life.

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Are there opportunities for remote work as a Software Engineer at Contentful?

Yes, Contentful offers hybrid and remote working arrangements for the Software Engineer role, allowing you to work from home or the office. This flexibility helps ensure that you can maintain a work environment that works best for you while contributing to our innovative projects.

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What technical skills are emphasized for the Software Engineer role at Contentful?

For the Software Engineer position at Contentful, strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Node.js is crucial. Knowledge of clean code practices, experience with CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes are also highly emphasized. Familiarity with serverless architectures and lower-level programming languages like Rust or Go would be a plus.

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Common Interview Questions for Software Engineer
Can you explain your experience with full stack development?

When answering this, highlight specific projects where you applied full stack skills, discussing the technologies used and your role in the development process. Mention both frontend and backend experiences, focusing on how you ensured a seamless user experience.

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What strategies do you use for debugging and problem-solving?

A good answer to this question would involve mentioning systematic approaches like using error logs, stepping through code, and leveraging debugging tools. Share an example of a challenging bug you solved and the techniques you used to troubleshoot it.

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Describe your experience with APIs and how you've contributed to their development.

Discuss specific instances where you developed or maintained APIs, emphasizing performance improvements, scalability, and how they benefitted the projects you worked on. Highlight any challenges faced during development and how you overcame them.

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How do you stay updated with emerging technologies in software development?

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What is your approach to writing clean and maintainable code?

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How do you prioritize competing workloads and timelines in a fast-paced environment?

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How would you make product decisions based on data analytics?

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Can you describe your experience with Docker and Kubernetes?

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What considerations do you take into account when designing scalable applications?

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We believe that content is more than just words on a webpage; it molds digital interactions and fuels business success. Contentful helps organizations unlock the business value of their content and compose it into new digital experiences with a pl...

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