Senior Software Engineer (multiple positions)

Job Description

Duties:

Design and build highly scalable applications to support Digital Subscriptions mission of acquiring and retaining digital subscribers. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Perform story grooming, plan work backlog, work estimation, sprint planning, retros, and demos. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. Work with a wide variety of engineering teams, design, product, marketing, and newsroom stakeholders in the support and building of internal and public facing tools and applications. Serve in an on-call capacity.

Remote work in any U.S. state except Hawaii is permissible.

Requirements:

Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Engineer-related occupation.

Position requires two years of experience in each of the following:

Client-side scripting and Javascript frameworks such as React and Angular; front-end architecture, including performance optimization; Designing and implementing highly scalable applications; Using DevOps technologies like Docker, Jenkins, or AWS Products; Coding standards, including HTML5, CSS / CSS3, Javascript, and Git.

All experience may be concurrent.

Job Location:

1301 K Street NW Washington, DC 20071

Contact: Apply online at https://careers.washingtonpost.com/. Please refer to job requisition number- #SSE1 - 21829.24.3.

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
  
  

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Washington Post includes salary ranges for certain positions to comply with local pay transparency laws. The salary range for this position is:

123,200.00 - 205,400.00 USD Annual

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?

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