Remote Engineering Manager: Content API Platform

Contentful Contentful GmbH; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital experience platform is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing, remote-first API development team. This role will focus on evolving the platform with advanced capabilities while delivering scalable and high-performance APIs. The successful candidate will mentor team members and ensure technical excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Stock Options

Generous paid time off including education and compassion days

Wellbeing stipend

Annual education budget

New hire office equipment stipend

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading development teams with a track record of delivering complex technical solutions.
• Strong mentoring skills fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Excitement for building a cutting-edge web experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a globally-distributed API development team.
• Define the team roadmap focusing on reliable and developer-friendly APIs.
• Oversee the technical approach for integrating and scaling APIs.

Skills

Proficient in web technologies (TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Node.js)

Leadership and mentoring experience

Experience with API-first platforms

Familiarity with GraphQL

Experience handling complex content structures

Job description

A leading digital experience platform is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing, remote-first API development team. This role will focus on evolving the platform with advanced capabilities while delivering scalable and high-performance APIs. The successful candidate will mentor team members and ensure technical excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation and growth.