Contentful Inc
Senior Web Developer
Contentful Inc, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
About the opportunityContentful is hiring a Senior Web Developer (Front End) to work directly with the Product Manager, Contentful.com and the Web Development Lead to deliver against our technical roadmap, helping us reach our vision of being the world’s best example of a composable marketing website and the inspiration of what is possible building with Contentful.
What to expect?In this role you will be a key contributor to shaping and delivering the vision for the Contentful.com experience. Working closely with the Web Experience team, you will build experiences that are at the cutting edge of what is possible with the Contentful composable content platform, inspiring stakeholders and customers alike.
Become a core member of the multi-disciplined and cross-functional Web Experience team; defining and building the future state of contentful.com
Develop a scalable and efficient content model that scales with our business needs
Develop and leverage reusable modular component system to efficiently deliver a consistent user experience
Contribute to both immediate-impact development needs and projects, as well as a roadmap of systematic iteration and innovation across Contentful.com
Collaborate with UX & Design and Content to define elegant technical solutions that improve the user experience and site performance for our end-users; website visitors and internal digital teams
Deliver clean and maintainable code, optimized for Accessibility standards and SEO/site performance
Contribute to Sprint planning/refinement, demos and code reviews (we’re working to a hybrid Agile/Kanban approach)
Opportunity to mentor junior team members
Build close working relationships with Contentful’s internal Product
teams to ensure early adoption for new products and features
What do you need to be successful?This is an exciting time to join the team and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Web Developer (Front End) who is inspired and motivated to build the best-in-class Contentful experience - to be successful in this role you have:
Curious mindset to look for opportunities to deliver innovative technical solutions
Experience ideating, prototyping, advocating and socializing your solutions
Demonstrable experience with headless/composable CMS and content modeling/structured content and excited by the opportunity to get your hands on the latest and greatest product and features (and be among the first to use our new tech)
Built performant websites with a focus on speed and conversion, leveraging reusable and modular components
Experience with server side rendering (SSR) and incremental static regeneration (ISR) a plus (Vercel, Netlify)
Experience collaborating with UX/Design and Content teams to define & deliver elegant technical solutions
Mentored or coached other developers, either in formal line-reporting, or informal dotted line reporting is a plus
4+ years experience writing HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3/SASS
4+ years experience with modern Typescript/JavaScript (ES6+) and writing clean and maintainable code
4+ years experience with modern javascript frameworks (React.js/Next.js preferred) with understanding of hooks, lifecycle events, props, state management, etc.
Experience writing unit, integration and acceptance tests (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or similar)
A keen interest and consideration in website accessibility (A11y & WCAG) and user experience and the impact your technical solutions have on these
Experience integrating Martech stack/Tag Management (Google Tag Manager)/3rd party scripts efficiently (Marketo, Segment, etc) is desirable
Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field is desirable
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 ownership and the success of our company
We value Work-Life balance and You Time !A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, education days, and volunteer days
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life’s challenges
Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. Join a free German class or one of our many internal learning initiatives!
Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support your physical wellness
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
A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after 2 years
Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!
Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.
Colorado Salary Range: $133,000 - $137,000[ This position is eligible for equity awards, annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s variable compensation plans.]
#LI-Remote #LI-KS1Who are we?Contentful is the
leading
content platform that powers digital experiences for over 30% of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of global brands. Our platform unifies content in a
single hub , structures it for use in any digital channel and integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs. It lets developers and content creators work in parallel, increasing team efficiency and happiness. Companies such as Shopify, Staples, Atlassian, Electronic Arts, Chanel, Roche, Vodafone use Contentful to build their mobile and web products, voice-controlled apps and more.
We’re
growing rapidly
and we have secured over $330 million in funding from top-tier partners such as Tiger Global, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, General Catalyst and Benchmark.
More than
750 people
from
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!
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.
Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at security-esk@contentful.com
with any information you may have.
By clicking “Apply for this job,” I acknowledge that I have read the “Contentful’s Candidate Privacy Notice”, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
What to expect?In this role you will be a key contributor to shaping and delivering the vision for the Contentful.com experience. Working closely with the Web Experience team, you will build experiences that are at the cutting edge of what is possible with the Contentful composable content platform, inspiring stakeholders and customers alike.
Become a core member of the multi-disciplined and cross-functional Web Experience team; defining and building the future state of contentful.com
Develop a scalable and efficient content model that scales with our business needs
Develop and leverage reusable modular component system to efficiently deliver a consistent user experience
Contribute to both immediate-impact development needs and projects, as well as a roadmap of systematic iteration and innovation across Contentful.com
Collaborate with UX & Design and Content to define elegant technical solutions that improve the user experience and site performance for our end-users; website visitors and internal digital teams
Deliver clean and maintainable code, optimized for Accessibility standards and SEO/site performance
Contribute to Sprint planning/refinement, demos and code reviews (we’re working to a hybrid Agile/Kanban approach)
Opportunity to mentor junior team members
Build close working relationships with Contentful’s internal Product
teams to ensure early adoption for new products and features
What do you need to be successful?This is an exciting time to join the team and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Senior Web Developer (Front End) who is inspired and motivated to build the best-in-class Contentful experience - to be successful in this role you have:
Curious mindset to look for opportunities to deliver innovative technical solutions
Experience ideating, prototyping, advocating and socializing your solutions
Demonstrable experience with headless/composable CMS and content modeling/structured content and excited by the opportunity to get your hands on the latest and greatest product and features (and be among the first to use our new tech)
Built performant websites with a focus on speed and conversion, leveraging reusable and modular components
Experience with server side rendering (SSR) and incremental static regeneration (ISR) a plus (Vercel, Netlify)
Experience collaborating with UX/Design and Content teams to define & deliver elegant technical solutions
Mentored or coached other developers, either in formal line-reporting, or informal dotted line reporting is a plus
4+ years experience writing HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3/SASS
4+ years experience with modern Typescript/JavaScript (ES6+) and writing clean and maintainable code
4+ years experience with modern javascript frameworks (React.js/Next.js preferred) with understanding of hooks, lifecycle events, props, state management, etc.
Experience writing unit, integration and acceptance tests (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or similar)
A keen interest and consideration in website accessibility (A11y & WCAG) and user experience and the impact your technical solutions have on these
Experience integrating Martech stack/Tag Management (Google Tag Manager)/3rd party scripts efficiently (Marketo, Segment, etc) is desirable
Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field is desirable
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 ownership and the success of our company
We value Work-Life balance and You Time !A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, education days, and volunteer days
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information, support, discussion, and counseling for life’s challenges
Use your personal education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career. Join a free German class or one of our many internal learning initiatives!
Use your physical fitness budget to get away from your desk and support your physical wellness
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
A monthly phone/internet stipend and phone upgrade reimbursement after 2 years
Plus, Contentful socks! And other amazing swag as part of company events. Oh yeah!
Colorado Salary Statement: The salary range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado if selected for the role. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.
Colorado Salary Range: $133,000 - $137,000[ This position is eligible for equity awards, annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s variable compensation plans.]
#LI-Remote #LI-KS1Who are we?Contentful is the
leading
content platform that powers digital experiences for over 30% of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of global brands. Our platform unifies content in a
single hub , structures it for use in any digital channel and integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs. It lets developers and content creators work in parallel, increasing team efficiency and happiness. Companies such as Shopify, Staples, Atlassian, Electronic Arts, Chanel, Roche, Vodafone use Contentful to build their mobile and web products, voice-controlled apps and more.
We’re
growing rapidly
and we have secured over $330 million in funding from top-tier partners such as Tiger Global, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, General Catalyst and Benchmark.
More than
750 people
from
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!
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.
Please be aware of scammers who may fraudulently allege to be from Contentful. These types of fraud can be carried out through copycat websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal information such as bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at security-esk@contentful.com
with any information you may have.
By clicking “Apply for this job,” I acknowledge that I have read the “Contentful’s Candidate Privacy Notice”, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.