Software Engineer - Global Talent Systems
- Employer
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Feb 18, 2023
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- Industry
- Engineering
- Function
- Software Developer, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Washington Post is hiring a Software Engineer for our Global Talent Systems engineering team. Global Talent Systems is the Washington Post's suite of web services that enables The Post to find, hire, and compensate the best journalistic talent in the world. Our flagship service, Talent Network, supports thousands of reporters, photographers, videographers, audio journalists, and others who help drive The Post's rapid response to global news. It is a vital organ for the newsroom, critical to the efforts that inform our audience.
Your Role
We are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team as we revitalize and expand the services that Global Talent Systems supports. A lot of our projects are relatively self-contained---engineers will have greenfield opportunities to own the entire tech stack, from the browser to the database, and work directly with the people who use the product. We are also improving the developer experience using industry best practices for continuous testing, deployment, and ops. We're looking for an engineer who is excited not just about the technologies used to code a web service, but also the technologies that make it possible to operate one at scale.
Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable applications for The Washington Post, with modern, testable and well-architected code.
- Collaborate directly with newsroom stakeholders to identify issues and brainstorm engineering solutions to common problems.
- Demonstrate eagerness to learn and help others evolve and grow their skill set. Sharing knowledge about new software languages, tools and applications.
- Own responsibility for running applications using CI/CD practices such as automated builds, deployments and tests.
- Build and operate production application monitoring at scale.
- Share ideas and experiences as well as asking questions, we are highly invested in growing each other's skillsets through our work.
Core Requirements
- BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 1-2 years experience building customer-facing applications
- Experience with Java development
- Experience with the core web technology stack (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript)
- Experience building and testing web services and APIs
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills, must be comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Experience with git
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Java server technologies, such as Spring Boot and Apache Tomcat
- Experience building, deploying and supporting containerized applications on AWS
- Experience using CI/CD tooling with emphasis on web service integration testing
- Comfortable writing SQL queries and other basic database management techniques
- Experience with Python and Django
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 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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Company
Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!
Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.
More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
- Website
- https://careers.washingtonpost.com/
- Location
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1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US
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