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The Washington Post

Full Stack Software Engineer, Content Management Systems

The Washington Post, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Job Description The Washington Post is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to support our content management systems in response to the evolving demands of a modern newsroom. In this role, you will contribute to innovation and maintain technical standards within our CMS team. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including editorial, product, and engineering, to develop and implement effective solutions that enhance efficiency, scalability, and user experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in software development projects, a good understanding of content management systems, and a keen interest in emerging technologies. If you are a technically skilled individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to innovation, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of digital journalism at The Washington Post. Motivation

You are motivated by teamwork and seek to make positive contributions.You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to enhance collaboration.Your enthusiasm for emerging technologies drives you to take advantage of opportunities efficiently.You are quick to solve problems and eager to understand the complexities of software and team dynamics.Your approach is consistently user-focused, whether dealing with external users or internal teams.Responsibilities

Support organizational behavior within the codebase and at the project or team level.Review PRs promptly to assist in unblocking team members.Initiate the documentation process for undocumented codebases or systems.Share knowledge through documentation and pair programming.Develop modular, testable, and reusable code.Participate in technical decisions to meet deadlines or ship features effectively.Communicate complex scenarios to other engineers.Contribute to the development of features or projects under guidance.Assist in defining features and MVPs with product owners.Support the hiring process and evaluate candidates based on set criteria.Develop an understanding of peer work styles to suggest improvements in team norms.Support our users through periodic shifts in an on-call rotation.Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or a related technical field is preferred.Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience, with a solid foundation in software development.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to develop solutions using relevant technologies, ensuring maintainability and extensibility.Familiarity with testing and quality assurance practices including unit testing and code documentation.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to deliver quality solutions within established timelines.Proficiency in Java or Kotlin, React, and JavaScript.Additional desirable skills include AWS, Spring Boot, Node.js, and Svelte. .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 programsBenefits 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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