Senior Solution Architect at Contentful

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in a Solution Architect or similar technical role, preferably in a customer- and/or partner-facing capacity
  • Proven expertise with API-first, composable content platforms (i.e. Contentful, Contentstack, Sanity); experience with legacy CMS platforms (i.e. Drupal, AEM, Sitecore) a plus
  • Strong understanding of composable/MACH principles, headless CMS architecture, and best practices for building content-driven applications
  • Professional experience designing or implementing microservices-based architectures and transitioning away from monolithic systems
  • Hands-on proficiency with modern web technologies, such as React/Next.js, Vue, Angular, REST and GraphQL APIs, and cloud-based microservices
  • Developer-level skills in at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript ES6, Node.js, Ruby, .NET, Swift, Java, Python, PHP)
  • Familiarity with web rendering approaches (server-side, client-side, hybrid, SSG, ISR) and modern frameworks (Next.js, Nuxt.js, Remix, Gatsby)
  • Experience with commerce and marketing technology platforms

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver technical enablement on product platform features to customers as well as providing consultative advice & recommendations on specific implementation use cases
  • Identify and propose comprehensive solution designs to complex business problems after running customer discovery sessions
  • Keep abreast of Contentful product developments and synthesise these into best practices, workshops & enablement materials for our customers
  • Create prototypes or code examples to facilitate customer onboarding and to support projects
  • Maintain a foundational understanding of technologies related to Contentful as well as staying up to date with industry trends
  • Continuously seek, synthesise and communicate customer product feedback to our Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams
  • Support engagement managers on quoting and scoping of SOWs
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success Managers and Solution Engineers, to ensure a successful customer experience with Contentful
  • Continuously improve your professional skills through activities such as training, reading and seeking mentorship from others
  • Collaborate closely with Technical Project Managers on customer implementations and partner cross-functionally with CSMs, Account Executives, Support, and Solution Engineers to ensure customer success
  • Identify and manage risks, and adapt in real time to help customers overcome obstacles

Skills

Contentful
Solution Architecture
Technical Enablement
Prototyping
Code Examples
Workshops
Architecture Design
Customer Discovery
Technical Training
Product Feedback
SOW Scoping

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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