Dotdash Meredith
Senior Software Engineer, II
Dotdash Meredith, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job TitleSenior Software Engineer, IIJob DescriptionDotdash Meredith's Engineering team is looking for a Senior Developer to be part of our expanding tech organization. You'll participate in and help develop the next generation of our content services and the core APIs that drive our publishing and web platforms at one of the largest and fastest-growing online publishers.In-office Expectations:
This position offers remote work flexibility; however, if you reside within a commutable distance to one of our offices in New York, Des Moines, Birmingham, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Seattle, the expectation is to work from the office three times per month.Essential Job FunctionsApproximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results70%Proactively leading efforts to improve and evolve the design and architecture of our backend services, ensuring scalability and resilience.Drive the development of robust, high-performance software solutions, while guiding and mentoring team members on best practices.Champion code quality through leading code reviews, offering constructive feedback, and establishing high standards across the team.30%Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and agile coaches, ensuring APIs and platforms align with the strategic vision and meet cross-functional goals.Stay ahead of industry trends, advocating for and integrating cutting-edge technologies and solutions that align with business objectives.Lead the identification of technical debt, balancing innovation with technical excellence to drive long-term growth.Minimum Qualifications and Job RequirementsEducation:8+ years in backend or full stack web developmentExperience:Knowledge of modern Java and concurrency mechanismsExperience with REST and/or GraphQL architectures, distributed caching, and application performance tuningAwareness of HTTP services and other technologies underpinning web servers.Proficient in system design and architecture fundamentalsStrong command of agile SDLCs and CI/CD as well as a test driven mindsetInterested in researching new technologies and approaches to address business needsLove of working with others in achieving common goalsSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:Candidates experienced with the following are highly desirableGraphQLGraph DatabasesMessaging/QueueingGCP, AWS or any Cloud providersSpring FrameworkMicroservices ArchitectureExperience with the following would be considered a bonusNode.jsSolr/Elasticsearch% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.Pay RangeSalary: New York: $171,000.00 - $197,000.00
Washington: $165,000.00 - $190,000.00The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance.
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This position offers remote work flexibility; however, if you reside within a commutable distance to one of our offices in New York, Des Moines, Birmingham, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Seattle, the expectation is to work from the office three times per month.Essential Job FunctionsApproximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results70%Proactively leading efforts to improve and evolve the design and architecture of our backend services, ensuring scalability and resilience.Drive the development of robust, high-performance software solutions, while guiding and mentoring team members on best practices.Champion code quality through leading code reviews, offering constructive feedback, and establishing high standards across the team.30%Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and agile coaches, ensuring APIs and platforms align with the strategic vision and meet cross-functional goals.Stay ahead of industry trends, advocating for and integrating cutting-edge technologies and solutions that align with business objectives.Lead the identification of technical debt, balancing innovation with technical excellence to drive long-term growth.Minimum Qualifications and Job RequirementsEducation:8+ years in backend or full stack web developmentExperience:Knowledge of modern Java and concurrency mechanismsExperience with REST and/or GraphQL architectures, distributed caching, and application performance tuningAwareness of HTTP services and other technologies underpinning web servers.Proficient in system design and architecture fundamentalsStrong command of agile SDLCs and CI/CD as well as a test driven mindsetInterested in researching new technologies and approaches to address business needsLove of working with others in achieving common goalsSpecific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:Candidates experienced with the following are highly desirableGraphQLGraph DatabasesMessaging/QueueingGCP, AWS or any Cloud providersSpring FrameworkMicroservices ArchitectureExperience with the following would be considered a bonusNode.jsSolr/Elasticsearch% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.Pay RangeSalary: New York: $171,000.00 - $197,000.00
Washington: $165,000.00 - $190,000.00The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance.
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