Contentful Engineer

Full-Time
Fully_Remote
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil

Role Summary

We're looking for a Senior Contentful Engineer to own the architecture and evolution of our Contentful CMS platform. In this role, you'll design scalable content models, build custom integrations, and ensure the platform is reliable, maintainable, and optimized for enterprise-grade applications.

Desired Skills

  • English B2 or above.
  • 5+ years of experience in frontend software engineering with strong JavaScript expertise.
  • 2+ years of professional experience working with Contentful CMS.
  • Strong experience designing Contentful spaces, content models, localization strategies, webhooks, and custom extensions.
  • Expert knowledge of JavaScript, REST APIs, GraphQL, and headless CMS architectures.
  • Experience integrating CMS content with frontend applications through robust API contracts.
  • Experience managing multi-environment CMS workflows, cross-space migrations, release strategies, and access tokens.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with Product, Marketing, and other non-technical stakeholders to build scalable content solutions.
  • Nice to have:
    • Experience in Fintech, Insurtech, Tax Tech, or other highly regulated SaaS environments.
    • Experience with enterprise-scale multilingual websites.
    • Experience implementing CI/CD deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture, governance, and technical strategy of the Contentful platform.
  • Design scalable content models, space structures, and environment strategies.
  • Build custom Contentful extensions and API integrations.
  • Develop and maintain headless CMS integrations using REST APIs and GraphQL.
  • Manage environment branching, cross-space migrations, release workflows, and access management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reusable content components.
  • Support critical content publishing when required during high-priority releases.
  • Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

Who You Are

  • You treat Contentful as a software platform, not just a CMS.
  • You enjoy building scalable, well-structured systems and reusable solutions.
  • You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • You take ownership of platform quality and work independently in fast-paced environments.

Some benefits: 

  • 🏢 Offices in some cities 
  • 🖥️ 100% remote work
  • ⌚ Full-time schedule, flexible according to objectives
  • 🏖️PTO & holidays
  • ⚕️Medical insurance

About Howdy

Howdy.com, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, helps US companies who want to hire, manage, and retain their teams in Latin America (LatAm) directly but need help with multinational logistics, contracts, compliance, and culture. Companies that use Howdy.com get the best talent available in LatAm and gain access to an entire network and a thriving community of professionals who are changing the world. By partnering with Howdy.com, companies can expand their physical presence into some of the fastest-growing economies in LatAm.

Howdy.com is a member of Y Combinator and has garnered significant support from prominent investors, including Greycroft and Obvious Ventures. The company raised over $20 million in a series A venture capital round.

Our core values

#1 Sports Team: At Howdy, we win together. From players to support, everyone is vital to our success. We hire for excellence, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement. We collaborate, seek advice, and actively contribute to Howdy's victories.

Altruism: Demonstrating altruism involves prioritizing the team and assuming the best in others. We communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and extend grace. Altruism is selfless service, focusing on supporting our players and team growth.

Curiosity: Being curious at Howdy means having the willingness to learn, adapt, and explore new ideas. We question existing beliefs, embrace humility, and see curiosity as our superpower. Demonstrating curiosity involves researching unfamiliar tasks, asking questions to understand the full picture, and seeking better ways to complete routine tasks.

Have Spirit: Having spirit at Howdy is about celebrating wins, building a sense of community, and bringing positivity. Demonstrating spirit involves attending events, getting to know teammates, participating in challenges, and proudly wearing the Howdy swag. Simply put, it's about bringing a super-fan spirit to work every day.