Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, SEO
The Washington PostJob Description
The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our Storytelling team. This team works closely with engineering, product, and design to build new features that enhance our reading experience. You will be responsible for participating in each step of the development lifecycle from development and code review to automated testing and deployments.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate releases and deployments and give accurate estimates for delivery of features.
- Gather business and technical requirements by working closely with other engineers and product.
- Evaluate, assess, design, and develop high-level solutions to meet these requirements by gaining in-depth knowledge of the supported business areas, understanding, and analyzing current system functionality and following established development methodologies and standards.
- Write detailed specifications when appropriate.
- Research available technologies outside of the company and recommend appropriate design solutions.
- Plan, develop, and conduct unit testing; assist in planning and conducting other testing (e.g., integration, system, etc.).
- Provide timely and effective maintenance support and problem resolution for existing systems by collaborating and coordinating with stakeholders and others.
- Perform impact assessment on all system/application changes as needed; ensure clear understanding of implications of technical choices made and follow appropriate change management and control procedures.
- Maintain documentation of production problems and their solutions.
- As a member of the project team, contribute to project scope definition activities, provide input to project plan development, prototype high-risk project tasks, and advise on complex technical issues.
- Successfully carry out assignments that are technically large or complex or have extensive or complex business implications.
- Assist in establishing standards and perform code reviews. Guide and mentor others.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; focus in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical professional experience required including 2 or more years in a software development role.
- Strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop solutions by applying relevant technologies and ensuring maintainability, extensibility, and code reuse.
- Knowledge of testing and quality assurance practices including unit testing and code documentation.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to deliver quality solutions within established timelines.
- Advocate for accessibility in our platforms.
- Proficient in React and JavaScript.
- Other desirable skills include React hooks, familiarity with performance tools like lighthouse, Node, NextJS, unit and integration testing, Jest, Enzyme, Cypress.
Compensation And Benefits
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
The salary range for this position is $119,700 to $199,300 annually. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?
Benefits Extracted with AI
- 401(k)
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation
- Up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays
- Two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
Similar jobs
Last update: 23 minutes ago
Senior Software Engineer, Substack Enterprise
Join Substack as a Senior Software Engineer to develop core products using JavaScript, Node, React, and Postgres. Remote work available.
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer (Angular, React, NodeJS)
Join Softrams as a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer specializing in Angular, React, and NodeJS for remote work in the US.
Staff Fullstack Engineer (JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript)
Join Postscript as a Staff Fullstack Engineer to design scalable systems using JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript in a remote role.
Senior Web Developer with WordPress and React Experience
Join WP Engine as a Senior Web Developer specializing in WordPress and React. Work remotely to build high-performance sites.
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Join Revv as a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead innovative software solutions in the automotive industry using Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Join Human Interest as a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to build world-class customer experiences in a remote role.
Senior Software Engineer
Join Maxar Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer in Washington, DC, focusing on UI/UX design, microservices, and DevSecOps.
Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)
Join Valdera as a Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) to build innovative tools for global teams. Work remotely with AWS, React.js, and more.
Senior Frontend Web Developer
Join Adobe as a Senior Frontend Web Developer in New York, NY. Work with ReactJS, NodeJS, and more to create cutting-edge web applications.
Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node, Kotlin, Java)
Join RentSpree as a Senior Software Engineer to lead full-stack development with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node, Kotlin, and Java.
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Join Titan as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer in New York. Work with AWS, JavaScript, and TypeScript to build innovative financial solutions.
Founding Frontend Engineer (SEO and Growth)
Join GPTZero as a Founding Frontend Engineer to build AI-powered products, focusing on SEO and growth.
Staff Fullstack Engineer (JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript)
Join Postscript as a Staff Fullstack Engineer to design scalable microservices in a remote role. Competitive salary and equity offered.
Senior Full-Stack ReactJS and Python/Django Developer
Join The Motley Fool as a Senior Full-Stack Developer using ReactJS and Python/Django. Work remotely to revolutionize finance and investing.
Senior Full Stack Web Software Engineer
Join NVIDIA as a Senior Full Stack Web Software Engineer to build AI-assisted developer tools using React.js and TypeScript.
Senior Software Engineer
Join BOSSCAT™ as a Senior Software Engineer in Boston. Work with Java, React, AWS, and more. Competitive salary and benefits.
Full Stack Software Engineer
Join Atlassian as a Full Stack Software Engineer, working remotely to build innovative solutions with JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
Senior Software Engineer - ReactJS
Join Walmart as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in ReactJS, NodeJS, and TypeScript. Drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.
Staff Software Engineer - Fullstack (Digital Trust and Citizenship)
Join Walmart as a Staff Software Engineer to enhance digital safety and customer trust using fullstack technologies like React and NestJS.
Full Stack Software Engineering Specialist (Node/React)
Join banQi as a Full Stack Software Engineering Specialist, working with Node.js and React Native in a dynamic environment.
Senior Software Development Engineer
Join Adobe as a Senior Software Development Engineer in San Jose, focusing on React, JavaScript, and cloud-based microservices.
Full Stack Engineer (Early Career)
Join Accrete AI as a Full Stack Engineer in New York, NY. Work with Angular, Vue.js, and more to develop scalable web applications.
Senior Full Stack Engineer - Java, JavaScript, React, Node
Join American Express as a Senior Full Stack Engineer specializing in Java, JavaScript, React, and Node. Work in a hybrid environment.
Senior Software Engineer - Front-End (React.js)
Join AUTODOC as a Senior Front-End Engineer in Lisbon, focusing on React.js development in a hybrid work environment.