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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Web Engine

A news organization delivering riveting storytelling for America, driven by investigative journalism and innovation.
$119,700 - $199,300
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Media

Description For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Web Engine

The Washington Post is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Web Engine team, focusing on the site's rendering engine, design system, and content delivery. This role is crucial in building and supporting applications that enable the distribution of Washington Post content globally. Working directly with the newsroom's editorial staff and publishing systems, you'll be at the intersection of technology and journalism. The position offers a competitive salary range of $119,700 - $199,300 and requires 5+ years of experience in software engineering. The tech stack includes React, NextJS, NodeJS, TypeScript, and Python, with extensive use of AWS services. The role combines frontend and backend development, requiring expertise in modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and parental leave. The position is based in Washington DC, with an in-person work arrangement, offering an opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment at one of America's leading news organizations.

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Responsibilities For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Web Engine

  • Implement and maintain applications across our stack
  • Write high-quality code with best practices and design patterns in mind and engage in code review/quality assurance
  • Engage with fellow engineers and bring new ideas to create/maintain a dynamic and scalable architecture
  • Understand our cloud infrastructure, AWS, experiment and implement how it supports our implementations
  • Participate in on-call rotation (limited hours)

Requirements For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Web Engine

TypeScript
React
Node.js
Python
JavaScript
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, equivalent field, or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a software engineer
  • JavaScript & TypeScript with libraries: React and frameworks: NextJS
  • Interest/Experience in learning Python
  • Strong experience in command line (Unix & Linux) navigation and revision tracking (Git)
  • Experience w/ DevOps technologies such as Docker and Jenkins
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as S3, EC2, ELB, SES, and CloudWatch
  • Engage in writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality

Benefits For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Web Engine

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 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

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