Senior Platform Engineer (fmd)

About the Opportunity

Contentful is experiencing rapid growth and were on the lookout for a driven Senior Platform Engineer to join our Core this pivotal role youll be at the heart of our data operations collaborating with developers and internal stakeholders to create cutting-edge tools for data customers while maintaining a highly adaptable platform.

What to expect

• Software Development
• Lead the design development testing and deployment of scalable and maintainable software solutions for our data platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Data Orchestration
• Architect and implement systems for efficient data orchestration ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Work closely with the Platform Engineers to integrate new technologies and tools into the data platform ecosystem.
• Performance Optimization
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the data platform ensuring optimal data processing and access speed.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Problem-Solving
• Daily challenges related to data management performance optimization and security.
• Responsibility
• Substantial impact on the stability and performance of Contentfuls Data Platform.
• Continuous Learning
• Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends is encouraged for your professional growth.
• Collaboration
• Youll work closely with a collaborative team of developers and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Supportive Culture
• Contentful cultivates a supportive culture where team members help each other succeed and innovate through collaboration.

Your role as a Senior Software Engineer at Contentful promises dynamic challenges collaboration personal growth and a supportive team environment. Join us for an exciting journey!

What you need to be successful

• You have 5 years of Engineering experience
• You have proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
• You have proficient coding skills in Python (Golang & TypeScript are a plus)
• You are proficient with Infrastructure as Code Terraform (Terragrunt is a plus)
• You are proficient in CI/CD tools setting up complex workflows with a focus on CircleCI
• You have knowledge of Kubernetes & Docker & Helm
• You are experienced with Git
• You have experience with streaming services
• Desirable skills: You are familiar with Apache Airflow and/ or AWS Redshift

You possess strong skills in communication problem-solving collaboration diversity appreciation and full professional English proficiency enabling effective and inclusive interactions in diverse contexts.

If you believe were a good fit but dont meet all the points please reach out to us. We value diverse perspectives and welcome your unique skills and experiences. Lets explore the possibilities together.

Whats 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.

Who are we

Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities Contentful enables dynamic personalization automated content delivery and real-time experimentation powering next-generation digital experiences across brands regions and channels for more than 4200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful working from hubs in Berlin Denver San Francisco London New York and distributed worldwide.

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 we 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 disability or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!

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