Description
As Senior Software Engineer, Content Lifecycle Operations, you will play a critical role in enabling the seamless flow of visual content—such as images, CGI, and 3D assets—across Crate and Barrel’s content technology ecosystem, with a focus on Image Syndication & Content Platform Integration.Your primary responsibility will be to design and support scalable systems that syndicate digital assets from central platforms (like DAMs and PIMs) to third-party endpoints, ensuring delivery is automated, trackable, and metadata-rich.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners in creative, marketing, merchandising, and technology to implement system integrations, manage API-driven workflows, and maintain data consistency across platforms like DAM, PIM, CMS, and external retail/media channels.
This role is highly cross-functional, requiring strong technical knowledge, platform administration skills, and a sharp eye for operational efficiency.
This position is fully remoteThis role is an Individual Contributor
A Day in the Life as a Senior Software Engineer, Content Lifecycle...
Design and development of complex software solutions supporting content lifecycle operations, digital asset management, content syndication, and platform integrations, ensuring they meet functional and non-functional requirementsActively participate in and champion Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, delivery, and continuous improvementCollaborate closely with product managers, content teams, architects, and stakeholders to understand business needs, refine requirements, and deliver scalable technical solutionsDesign, develop, and maintain APIs, microservices, and integration services connecting DAM, PIM, CMS, CDN, and third-party platformsTake ownership of key technical components from design through deployment, support, and ongoing maintenancePerform code reviews and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and software qualityTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues across applications, integrations, and content delivery workflowsMonitor system performance using dashboards, logs, and analytics tools to ensure reliable and efficient content deliveryContribute to architecture discussions and technical roadmaps, helping shape the future direction of content and integration platformsPartner with internal teams and vendors to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable integration solutionsSupport digital asset governance through metadata standards, taxonomy management, and content delivery best practicesCreate and maintain technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing across the teamDrive continuous learning and contribute to improvements in CI/CD, automation, observability, and DevOps practices
What You'll Bring To The Table...
Strong expertise in software design, system integration, and architectural patternsDeep understanding of Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycleExperience designing and developing APIs, microservices, and integration solutionsWorking knowledge of digital asset management (DAM), product information management (PIM), content syndication, and content delivery platformsUnderstanding of metadata management, taxonomy standards, and content governance practicesExcellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teamsProven ability to mentor engineers and promote engineering best practicesExperience building scalable, high-performance, and reliable software solutionsKnowledge of software testing, automation, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with monitoring, logging, and analytics toolsUnderstanding of database design, performance optimization, and security best practices
We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have...
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).5+ years of professional software development experience with increasing technical responsibilityProven experience designing and delivering complex software systems in an Agile environmentExperience leading technical initiatives and driving projects from design through production supportStrong proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, APIs, and integration technologiesExperience working with DAM, CDN, or similar content management and integration platformsExperience in content operations, ecommerce, retail, or digital content ecosystems is a plus
