Full Stack Software Engineer, Content Management Systems

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 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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