Software Engineer I

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Contentstack and its employees are dedicated to the customers and communities they serve. The company is recognized for its unmatched customer care and tradition of giving back globally through the Contentstack Cares program, including proud support of Pledge 1% and Girls Who Code.
Learn more at www.contentstack.com.

Who Are We?

At Contentstack we are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. Our vision is to pursue equity among our communities, employees, partners, and customers. We are global-diverse yet close; distributed yet connected. We are dreamers and dreammakers who challenge the status quo. We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. Our mission is to make Contentstack indispensable for organizations to tell their stories and to connect with the people they care about through inspiring, modern experiences. We care deeply about our customers and the communities we serve. #OneTeamOneDream. Chalo, let’s go!

Job Summary:

We are seeking two skilled Software Engineers with 3-4 years of experience specializing in SEO and Web Performance Optimization to join our growing Digital team. The ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in front-end development, along with deep knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and website performance enhancements. These roles will be pivotal in building, optimizing, and maintaining high-performing, search-friendly web applications, ensuring fast load times, high accessibility, and superior user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications with a focus on SEO best practices and Core Web Vitals.
Improve website performance by optimizing rendering, asset delivery, caching strategies, and reducing load times.
Implement structured data (Schema.org), meta tags, and other SEO-friendly practices.
Monitor and analyze Lighthouse scores, PageSpeed Insights, and Web Vitals to improve overall performance.
Work closely with Marketing, Content, and SEO teams to ensure technical SEO enhancements align with content strategy.
Optimize server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and lazy loading for faster page loads.
Implement best practices for accessibility (WCAG compliance) and responsive web design.
Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for all web pages.
Utilize CI/CD pipelines and performance monitoring tools to ensure high availability and stability.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Primary Skill Sets:

3-4 years of professional experience in front-end development with React.js and Next.js.
Strong understanding of technical SEO, including structured data, meta tags, sitemaps, robots.txt, and canonicalization.
Experience with performance profiling, optimization techniques, and Web Vitals improvements.
Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern web development frameworks.
Hands-on experience with SSR, SSG, lazy loading, and asset optimization techniques.
Knowledge of CDNs (e.g., Cloudflare, Fastly, Akamai) for content delivery optimization.
Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and web standards.
Familiarity with Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Lighthouse, and PageSpeed Insights.
Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
Preferred Skills:

Experience with Headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentstack, Strapi, Sanity).
Knowledge of server-side rendering frameworks like Next.js and their impact on SEO.
Understanding of Cloudflare Workers, edge computing, and advanced caching strategies.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools like New Relic, Datadog, or WebPageTest.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment strategies.
Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
Basic knowledge of AI-driven SEO strategies (e.g., AI-powered keyword research, content generation, and automated optimizations).
What Do We Offer?

Interesting Work | We hire curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. This is NOT your boring, routine, cushy, rest-and-vest corporate job. This is the “challenge yourself” role where you learn something new every day, never stop growing, and have fun while you’re doing it.

Tribe Vibe | We are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. We have a strict “no a**hole policy” and enforce it diligently. This means we spend time together - with spontaneous office happy hours, organized outings, and community volunteer opportunities. We are a diverse and distributed team, but we like to stay connected.

Bragging Rights | We are dreamers and dream makers. Our efforts pay off and we work with the most prestigious brands, from big-name retailers to airlines, to professional sports teams. Your contribution will make an impact with many of the most recognizable names in almost every industry including AirFrance KLM, ASICS, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi, Walmart, and many more!

One Team One Dream | This is one of our values, and it shows. We don’t believe in artificial hierarchies. If you’re part of the tribe, you have an opportunity to contribute. Your voice will be heard and you will also receive regular updates about the business and its performance. Which, btw, is through the roof, so it’s a great time to be joining… Read more