• Job Description

  Req#: JR-90274657

  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

  • Begins organizational behavior, both within a code base but also on the level of a project or of a team
  • Reviews PRs with urgency, knowing that unblocking others is virtuous
  • Evaluates a codebase or a system that is not documented and begin the process of documenting it
  • Shares knowledge in written form or via exercises like pair programming
  • Produces modular, testable and reusable code by default
  • Identifies, weighs and engages in decisions about where and when to cut corners technically when we need to hit a deadline or ship a feature
  • Understands and communicates 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.
  • Minimum of 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, Java
  • Other desirable skills include TypeScript, Amazon Web Services, Spring Boot, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB

  #LI-REMOTE

  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?

  #washpostlife

• About the company

  The Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, DC It is the most-widely circulated newspaper within the Washington metropolitan area.

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