Senior Software Engineer - Identity and Access Management

Job Description

Contentful is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Identity and Access Management (IAM) team in Berlin. This role is central to enhancing Contentful's IAM capabilities, ensuring scalability and security for their platform, which serves billions of requests daily. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building an IAM platform that delivers a seamless experience for both internal and external users.Contentful is looking for someone who is passionate about building innovative solutions, optimizing processes, and improving scalability while balancing strategic thinking with effective problem-solving.What this role involves:

• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to develop industry-leading IAM capabilities.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable frontend and backend features using Ruby, Node.js, K8, AWS Lambda, Terraform, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and more.
• Designing cohesive solutions that consider individual components and the overall user experience.
• Identifying and resolving issues quickly to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Using data analytics to guide product decisions and feature improvements.
• Participating in shaping the team to enhance ways of working and development processes.

Requirements:

• Proven track record as a Senior Software Engineer in product development.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby, TypeScript/Node.js, relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), non-relational databases (e.g. dynamoDB), event-driven systems (e.g. SNS/SQS, RMQ, Kafka), as well as Docker, Kubernetes and enterprise-level distributed system architecture.
• Working knowledge of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of developing practical solutions.
• Excellent English communication skills with proven ability to work effectively in collaborative environments.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced settings.
• Experience with continuous development methods (XP experience is beneficial).
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, curiosity and constant learning.

What Contentful offers:

• Stock Options
• Fertility and family building benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days
• Personal annual education budget
• Virtual and in-person events
• Annual wellbeing stipend
• Monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
• New hire office equipment stipend