The Role
As a Software Engineer II, you will develop new product experiences, enhance existing functionality, and contribute to platform architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Opportunity:
VoucherCodes, a key part of Ziff Davis Shopping, is looking for a Software Engineer II to join our Engineering team in London. In this hybrid role, you will join a collaborative squad of over 25 UK-based engineers within a global team of 50+, reporting to an Engineering Manager.
You will play a vital role in our full-stack agile teams, partnering closely with Product, UI, and Backend engineers to deliver the best possible experience to our 8 million monthly visitors. This is a great chance to lead high-impact projects and deliver across the stack.
Our back-end stack consists of TypeScript (Node), GraphQL, PHP & MySQL. The infrastructure is hosted on AWS, making use of multiple services. Our front-end tech stack consists mostly of TypeScript, Vue, Nuxt & Tailwind.
Join us at our bright, spacious open-plan office. Situated in the heart of London, we occupy a floor at The Rowe in Aldgate. The area is home to a wonderful array of cafés, restaurants, pubs and galleries. For the more adventurous, there's some of the best street food London has to offer right on our doorstep. We don't expect you to be in the office every day, but we really value in-person collaboration. Every team has a designated day each week where they attend the office together. You are free to attend more than once per week, but this is the minimum requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Building new product experiences that our users will find simple and delightful to use
- Iterate upon and improve existing functionality and features of our website and browser extensions
- Using the latest tools and techniques monitor and improve site speed and performance
- Contributing to the architecture of our platforms, updating and expanding our technology stack
- Directly contributing to improve our developer experience
- Using your skills and experience to support other engineers
Job Qualifications
- At least 4 years of relevant development experience with any backend language (PHP/Python/TypeScript/Go/Rust to name some of the most popular).
- An understanding of some fundamentals of backend software development.
- Knowledge of API development and developing a performant system.
- Some experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, React, Svelte or Angular.
- Understanding of how server side meta frameworks such as Nuxt, Next & AstroJS can be leveraged to improve end-user performance.
- Enjoy collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders.
- Inquisitive and up to date with technologies and industry trends.
- Experience of continuous integration, unit testing tools and related practices is desirable.
About Ziff Davis Shopping
Ziff Davis Shopping helps millions of shoppers discover and save, delivering exceptional consumer and merchant-advertiser experiences across a portfolio of leading mobile and ecommerce brands. Our domestic brands include RetailMeNot, Offers.com, Blackfriday.com, TechBargains and more. We also run VoucherCodes, one of the leading discount code brands in the UK.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.
Our Benefits
VoucherCodes offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.
Joining our team comes with a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:
- We look to support engineers going to conferences and attaining certifications such as AWS.
- The flexibility to get that perfect work/life balance with hybrid working - especially when balancing work with personal commitments.
- A supportive, inclusive culture; we care about each other, our customers and our planet
- Pension, with employer contributions up to 10%
- Subsidised gym membership
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free lunch from JustEat for Business each day you’re in the office
- Regular social events
- 16 hours volunteering time per year along with donation matching
- Enhanced parental leave, with specific support in place for returning to work parents
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then VoucherCodes is the place for you.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.
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Skills Required
- At least 4 years of relevant development experience with any backend language
- Understanding of some fundamentals of backend software development
- Knowledge of API development and developing a performant system
- Some experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue, React, Svelte or Angular
- Understanding of how server side meta frameworks such as Nuxt, Next & AstroJS can be leveraged to improve end-user performance
- Enjoy collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders
- Inquisitive and up to date with technologies and industry trends
- Experience of continuous integration, unit testing tools and related practices
Ziff Davis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ziff Davis and has not been reviewed or approved by Ziff Davis.
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Healthcare Strength — Employer covers a substantial portion of medical costs and offers multiple plan choices with supportive features such as HSA options, low-deductible access points, and telemedicine. Wellbeing resources and mental health support further reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents is complemented by family‑planning support and practical assistance like medical travel and related logistics. Additional caregiving leave and adoption assistance are also described.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off in several regions and dedicated Volunteer Time Off indicate a broad approach to rest and community engagement. Company holidays and paid sick time add to overall time‑off flexibility.
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The Company
What We Do
Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
