Job Description
The Washington Post is seeking a Software Engineer to support our content management systems in response to the evolving demands of a modern newsroom. In this role, you will contribute to innovation and maintain technical standards within our CMS team.
Responsibilities
- Support organizational behavior within the codebase and at the project or team level.
- Review PRs promptly to assist in unblocking team members.
- Initiate the documentation process for undocumented codebases or systems.
- Share knowledge through documentation and pair programming.
- Develop modular, testable, and reusable code.
- Participate in technical decisions to meet deadlines or ship features effectively.
- Communicate complex scenarios to other engineers.
- Contribute to the development of features or projects under guidance.
- Assist in defining features and MVPs with product owners.
- Support the hiring process and evaluate candidates based on set criteria.
- Develop an understanding of peer work styles to suggest improvements in team norms.
- Support our users through periodic shifts in an on-call rotation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience, with a solid foundation in software development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop solutions using relevant technologies, ensuring maintainability and extensibility.
- Familiarity with testing and quality assurance practices including unit testing and code documentation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to deliver quality solutions within established timelines.
- Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, React, and JavaScript.
- Additional desirable skills include AWS, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Svelte.
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 $98,800 to $164,600 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 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
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