d) at Contentful

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of experience leading development teams, with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact technical solutions
Proficient in web technologies (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Node.js) and familiar with headless CMS platforms (preferably Contentful)
Excel at optimizing performance and scalability, with experience handling complex content structures and large datasets
Balance innovation with immediate impact, overseeing technical delivery while driving team capabilities and capacity; eager to work with the latest technologies and products
Collaborate effectively across teams (Product, Design, Data, Engineering), aligning technical work with business goals
Have a strong mentoring track record, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a globally-distributed web development team, ensuring a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement; mentor and develop team members across all levels
Define the team roadmap, with a focus on managing entity re-use and enterprise governance systems, as well as maintaining and optimizing existing content management systems and services (both frontend and backend); collaborate with Product and Design to craft and execute the roadmap
Work closely with stakeholders in Product, Design, Research, Infrastructure, and Security to translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring seamless integration of the CMS & Editorial Experience with Contentful’s ecosystem (APIs, entities, etc.)
Oversee the technical approach for integrating and scaling the platform's content management features (such as Content Models, Collections and Locales) on contentful.com; ensure architecture remains performant, secure, and scalable
Guide the team through solutioning, coding, testing, and deployment; ensure adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and testing; foster a collaborative, innovative development environment
Mentor junior and senior developers, promoting technical excellence and building individual and team growth through hands-on leadership and ongoing feedback
Oversee day-to-day web development operations, ensuring team capacity for technical tasks, maintenance, new feature development, and global coverage for continuous web operations
Work with Product Managers to define, prioritize, and execute the roadmap, balancing user impact with business objectives; ensure clear communication of goals, progress, and blockers to stakeholders
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to align technical goals with business objectives, driving scalable, high-performance solutions for Contentful’s website and user experiences
Work with senior stakeholders to understand business strategy & goals, and align technical architecture, tech stack, and development strategy for success

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering ManagementTeam LeadershipCMSFrontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAPIsTechnical ArchitectureRoadmap PlanningStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

Yes, this is a remote-first role leading a high-performing, remote-first web development team based in Europe.

What are the key responsibilities of this Engineering Manager role?

The role involves leading and growing a globally-distributed web development team, defining the team roadmap focused on entity re-use and enterprise governance, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, overseeing technical approaches for content management features, and ensuring best practices in development.

What is the team structure like?

The team is a high-performing, globally-distributed web development team based in Europe, including junior and senior developers, with a focus on both frontend and backend for CMS and editorial experience.

What company culture does this role promote?

The role emphasizes a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and hands-on leadership with ongoing feedback.

What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager position?

Strong candidates will have experience leading globally-distributed teams, defining roadmaps in collaboration with Product and Design, mentoring developers at all levels, and driving technical strategy for scalable CMS solutions with a focus on entity re-use and governance.

Contentful

Digital content management platform for businesses

About Contentful

Contentful offers a platform for digital content management that enables businesses to create, manage, and deliver content without coding. Its content management system (CMS) is designed for teams to streamline their content production and maintain a consistent experience across various brands and channels. Unlike competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, providing free access to basic features while charging for advanced capabilities. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively manage their digital content at scale.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$324.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Stock Options

Fertility Treatment Support

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging CMS platforms with lower costs threaten Contentful's market share.

Integration challenges from the Ninetailed acquisition could disrupt operations.

The freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert to paid plans.

Differentiation

Contentful offers a composable content platform for digital-first businesses.

The platform integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs.

Contentful's CMS allows content management without needing to write code.

Upsides

Contentful's acquisition of Ninetailed enhances its AI-driven content personalization capabilities.

Partnerships with Vercel and SAP expand Contentful's integration and market reach.

The rise of generative AI tools presents opportunities for Contentful's platform enhancement.

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