Software Engineer (Full Stack - Backend Focus) | Unified CMS

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and GraphQL/gRPC integrations.
• Develop React-based components and content blocks for Unified CMS experiences.
• Implement and optimize Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG) using Next.js.
• Create and manage content models, schemas, and structures within Contentstack.
• Build reusable UI components leveraging design systems and modern frontend practices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and troubleshoot complex end-to-end data flows.
• Support personalization initiatives and A/B testing functionality.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies.
• Contribute to application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Participate in Git-based development workflows, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity.

Must-Have Skills

• 4+ years of Software Engineering experience. Proven experience working in Full Stack environments with a stronger backend focus.
• JavaScript (Advanced)
• TypeScript (Advanced)
• Node.js (Advanced)
• React.js (Advanced)
• Next.js or similar SSR frameworks
• REST API Development
• GraphQL or gRPC

Nice-to-Have Skills

• AI-assisted development tools and workflows
• Unit, Integration, and End-to-End Testing
• Jest, Playwright, React Testing Library, or similar frameworks

Job Description - Grade Specific

Has more than a year of relevant work experience. Solid understanding of programming concepts, software design and software development principles. Consistently works to direction with minimal supervision, producing accurate and reliable results. Individuals are expected to be able to work on a range of tasks and problems, demonstrating their ability to apply their skills and knowledge. Organises own time to deliver against tasks set by others with a mid term horizon. Works co-operatively with others to achieve team goals and has a direct and positive impact on project performance and make decisions based on their understanding of the situation, not just the rules.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.