About the Opportunity
Contentful is looking for a Senior Web Developer to join our Web Development team on a fixed-term contract until 01/31/26 based in our Denver hub. As a key contributor to our global web presence, you will work closely with Web Marketing, Design, Content, and Engineering teams to enhance and optimize our digital experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to drive impactful projects that support Contentful’s growth and engagement with our customers.
What to expect?
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Contentful’s marketing website and digital properties.
- Work with a modern tech stack, including Next.js, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
- Collaborate closely with designers, content strategists, and marketing stakeholders to implement engaging and high-performing web experiences.
- Ensure website performance, scalability, and accessibility best practices.
- Drive technical decisions that enhance our website infrastructure and development processes.
- Contribute to continuous integration, deployment, and automation strategies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to front-end performance and integrations with CMS, analytics, and other marketing tools.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers within the team.
What you need to be successful?
- 5+ years of professional experience as a front-end or full-stack web developer.
- Expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of CSS, HTML, and accessibility best practices.
- Experience working with headless CMS solutions (ideally Contentful) and API-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with GraphQL, REST APIs, and server-side rendering techniques.
- Strong understanding of SEO, Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization.
- Experience integrating with marketing technology stacks, including analytics, A/B testing, and personalization tools.
- Knowledge of CI/CD workflows, Git, and deployment pipelines.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams within a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple projects.
This role will need to be conducted in a state in which we are currently registered to do business.
The application deadline is 4/25/25The 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: $72,000 - $80,000[This position is eligible for equity awards in accordance with the terms of Contentful’s equity plans.]#LI-Hybrid #LI-JE1
Who are we?
Contentful is the intelligent composable content platform that unlocks all of an organization’s digital content to deliver impactful customer experiences, making content a strategic business asset. The Contentful Platform, Contentful Studio, and the Contentful Ecosystem combine the flexibility of composable content with the intelligence of AI, empowering digital teams to drive business momentum through collaboration, speed, and scale. Contentful powers innovative content experiences across brands, regions, and channels for organizations around the world, including nearly 30% of the Fortune 500.
Nearly 800 people from more than 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.
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