Senior Backend Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Leading digital experience platform helping modern businesses deliver personalized content at scale using AI capabilities.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Senior Backend Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Contentful, a leading digital experience platform serving over 4,200 organizations worldwide, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Ninetailed team. This role focuses on revolutionizing personalization & experimentation through high-performance backend services and APIs.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern technologies like Cloudflare Workers and tackle complex technical challenges in content delivery and personalization. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions that process billions of requests in real-time, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

As a senior engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies including TypeScript and potentially Rust, while implementing sophisticated CDN and edge-based caching solutions. The role requires expertise in API design, serverless architectures, and performance optimization, making it perfect for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical puzzles.

Contentful offers an impressive benefits package including stock options, comprehensive health benefits, and strong support for work-life balance. With over 700 employees from 70+ nations, the company provides a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. The hybrid work model offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities.

This role is ideal for experienced backend engineers who are passionate about performance optimization, enjoy working with modern technologies, and want to make a significant impact on how businesses deliver personalized content at scale. Join a growing company that's at the forefront of digital experience innovation.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer (f/m/d)

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services focusing on reliability and scalability
  • Implement complex CDN & edge based caching solutions
  • Solve technical challenges balancing performance and software architecture
  • Monitor and optimize system performance through benchmarking
  • Implement defensive coding practices
  • Ensure system resilience and fault-tolerance
  • Maintain automated testing

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer (f/m/d)

TypeScript
Rust
  • Proven experience in building APIs handling large traffic volumes
  • Strong proficiency with server-side TypeScript and API protocol design
  • Experience with serverless architectures and edge compute environments
  • Experience with CDN operations and caching strategies
  • Familiarity with Rust is a plus
  • Experience with benchmarking and performance optimization
  • Expertise in defensive coding practices
  • Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines
  • Great communication skills in English

Benefits For Senior Backend Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Equity
Education Budget
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • Stock Options
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, education days
  • Personal annual education budget
  • Virtual and in-person events
  • Annual wellbeing stipend
  • Monthly communication phone/internet stipend
  • New hire office equipment stipend
  • Work-Life balance

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