Java Software Developer jobs in Germany

Contentful is building a new foundational capability that defines how content is selected, combined, and shaped for delivery across channels. This work underpins dynamic content, personalization, and future AI‑assisted experiences.

We are looking for Senior Software Engineers to join a small, highly empowered team working on this initiative. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy deep technical work and want to see their ideas come to life in real-world product experiences.

• Design and build core backend systems for dynamic content resolution and delivery
• Implement deterministic, cache‑aware execution pipelines with strong performance guarantees
• Define and evolve APIs, schemas, and versioning strategies with long‑term stability in mind
• Build tooling and simple UIs to manage, preview, debug, and explain system behavior
• Create demo experiences and reference implementations to dogfood the platform end‑to‑end
• Collaborate closely with Product and other engineering teams on integration and UX
• Own the system in production, including observability, debugging and operational reliability

• Extensive experience owning complex, long‑lived production systems
• Strong backend and system design skills, with a focus on correctness and maintainability
• Experience designing and evolving APIs and data models used by other teams or customers
• Comfort working across layers, from backend systems to UIs and tooling
• Product mindset with empathy for content practitioners, marketers, and developers
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity and make sound architectural tradeoffs
• Experience with content platforms, personalization, or similar systems
• Familiarity with declarative systems, data transformation pipelines, or cache‑heavy architectures

• Join an ambitious tech company reshaping the way people build digital experiences
• Full‑time employees receive Stock Options for the opportunity to share in the success of our company
• Comprehensive healthcare package, including health/dental/vision coverage, covering 100% of monthly health premiums for employees and 85% of costs for your dependents.
• Fertility and family building benefits, including a lifetime reimbursable wallet to support your growing family.
• We value Work‑Life balance and You Time! A generous amount of paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, education days, compassion days for loss, and volunteer days
• Time off to care for and focus on your growing family
• Use your personal annual education budget to improve your skills and grow in your career
• Enjoy a full range of virtual and in‑person events, including workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities, supporting learning and networking exchange beyond the usual work duties
• An annual wellbeing stipend to care for your physical, financial, or emotional health
• A monthly communication phone/internet stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees. Get the gear you need to work at your best

Contentful is a leading digital experience platform that helps modern businesses meet the growing demand for engaging, personalized content at scale. By blending composability with native AI capabilities, Contentful enables dynamic personalization, automated content delivery, and real‑time experimentation, powering next‑generation digital experiences across brands, regions, and channels for more than 4,200 organizations worldwide. More than 700 people from more than 70 nations contribute their energy and creativity to Contentful, working from hubs in Berlin, Denver, San Francisco, London, New York, and distributed worldwide.

“Everyone is welcome here” is a celebrated component of our culture. At Contentful, we strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We invite you to apply and join us!

If you need reasonable accommodations at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiting coordinator know.

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