Solution Architect- DACH (f/m/d) at Contentful

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 2 years as a Solution Architect or at least 4 years in a similar customer-facing role (e.g., technical consultant, solution engineer, or implementation engineer) at an API-first (REST, GraphQL) SaaS company
  • Professional experience working on projects utilizing microservices-based architectures and transitioning from monolithic architectures
  • Experience working on digital experiences beyond the web (preferred)
  • Basic developer skills in any of the following: Javascript ES6, Ruby, Node.js, .NET, Swift, Java, Python, or PHP
  • Some experience with modern JS/React frameworks: NextJS, NuxtJS, Remix, Vue, or Angular; understanding of web rendering technologies (server-side, client-side, hybrid rendering, Static Site Generation including ISR, e.g., Gatsby)
  • Some professional experience with content management system(s) and solid understanding of headless CMS architecture and best practices for building content-driven applications
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple customer engagements at once
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, and persuasive skills with the ability to build diverse relationships and influence technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work both autonomously and with a team to drive customer results
  • Fluency in English and German

Responsibilities

  • Create and deliver technical enablement on product platform features to customers and provide consultative advice and 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 synthesize these into best practices, workshops, and enablement materials for customers
  • Create prototypes or code examples to facilitate customer onboarding and support projects
  • Maintain a foundational understanding of technologies related to Contentful and stay up to date with industry trends
  • Continuously seek, synthesize, and communicate customer product feedback to Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams
  • Support engagement managers on quoting and scoping of Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Success Managers, and Solution Engineers to ensure a successful customer experience with Contentful
  • Continuously improve professional skills through activities such as training, reading, and seeking mentorship from others

Skills

REST
GraphQL
Solution Architecture
Prototyping
Technical Enablement
Customer Discovery
SaaS
API Platforms
Workshops
Technical Consulting

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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