Backend Software Engineer, Ruby

About Contentful

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, San Francisco, Denver and distributed around the world.

Position

Contentful is looking for Backend Ruby Software Engineers with diverse levels of experience. As a member of a cross-functional team, you will collaborate on designing, building, and maintaining scalable solutions which deliver significant value for our customers.

What to expect?

• Build APIs to help our customers manage their users 
• Secure access to Contentful with features like Roles and Permissions for individual users and teams
• Develop and improve notification service 
• Ship powerful and complex features, like Single Sign On and user account provisioning

Your qualification

• You write high-quality code in Ruby and actively care about its quality
• You enjoy working with others. We work in teams that have a strong sense of ownership. We don’t just code, we work together on finding the right solution for our customers 
• You communicate well in English and you know how to cultivate empathy and openness towards people from all over the globe

What we offer

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital products
• We set you up for success, equipping you with the latest and greatest hardware
• Enjoy a full range of events, including workshops, Contentful-hosted meetups, guest speakers and team activities. Meet your team members from across the globe at our annual offsite 
• Get fit! We offer a variety of health and fitness classes and a discount on Urban Sports Club
• 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!
• Plus, Contentful socks! Oh yeah!