Senior Software Engineer, Content Creation

Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Engineer to advance our content management systems in response to the evolving demands of a modern newsroom. As a Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and technical excellence within our CMS team.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including editorial, product, and engineering, to identify and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency, scalability, and user experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading engineering initiatives, a deep understanding of content management systems, and a passion for staying abreast of emerging technologies. If you are a visionary leader with strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, we invite you to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of digital journalism at The Washington Post.

Motivation

• You embody strong and inspiring leadership, making your team an attractive place to work.

• Your communication skills excel with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration.

• Possessing a passion for emerging technologies and trends, you thrive on seizing opportunities promptly.

• Your bias for action drives you to solve problems swiftly, and your insatiable curiosity extends to understanding the inner workings of software and the teams you manage.

• Whether dealing with external users or internal teams, your user-focused approach remains unwavering.

Responsibilities

• Begin organizational behavior, both within a code base but also on the level of a project or of a team

• Review PRs with urgency, knowing that unblocking others is virtuous

• Evaluate a codebase or a system that is not documented and begin the process of documenting it

• Share knowledge in written form or via exercises like pair programming

• Produce modular, testable and reusable code by default

• Identify, weigh and engage in decisions about where and when to cut corners technically when we need to hit a deadline or ship a feature

• Understand and communicate corner cases and edge cases to other engineers

• Leads development of a feature or an epic without supervision

• Engages in feature definition and shaping of MVPs with product owners

• Shapes hiring process and evaluates candidates according to those rubrics

• Demonstrates awareness about peer work styles and habits such that they can make recommendations about how to modify team norms to make others more effective and comfortable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; focus in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field preferred

• 8 years of relevant technical professional experience required including 6 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.

• Proficient in React, JavaScript

• Other desirable skills include TypeScript, Amazon Web Services, Spring Boot, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

The Washington Post’s policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.

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

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

The salary range for this position is:

119,700.00 - 199,300.00 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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