Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

About Us:

IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 73 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our team. Our Engineering team is made up of all kinds of people that share a common love of games, TV, movies, comics, and tech. We are part of a dynamic group of departments that lead a strategic portfolio of products, systems, and initiatives for both IGN Entertainment and Humble Bundle.This is a great opportunity to lead the migration of our successful, large-scale legacy system to a modern, scalable solution. This role requires extensive experience with backend development and handling legacy codebases. Familiarity with JavaScript and frontend technologies is necessary. This role is a great fit if you have a passion for quality software design, enjoy coding, enjoy working with people, and have an interest in the gaming industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the transformation of our existing Python 2-stack to a modern, scalable Next.js stack that will last for years to come.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations for an e-commerce platform.
• Build and optimize responsive user interfaces using React.
• Understand and navigate existing legacy code.
• Work closely with our Product team, SRE team, and collaborators to identify improvements to business processes and implement new features.
• Collaborate with the existing engineering team to design, develop, and implement modern development practices.

Job Qualifications:

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript, Next.js, GraphQL, React, and other relevant modern e-commerce technologies.
• Proven experience in understanding, migrating and managing legacy systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think algorithmically.
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing the performance of backend systems.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different teams.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with modern cloud architectures and platforms such as Google Cloud, Azure or AWS, and the differences between them.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD concepts, containerization, and server orchestration.
• Experience with functional programming languages is a plus.
• Prior experience in the gaming industry is a plus.

Working Environment:

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F. There may be an expectation for this role to work "on-call" from time to time, which requires work outside of normal business hours.
• Travel Requirements: From time to time, this role may be required to travel for the occasional team workshop/meetup a handful of times each year.
• Physical Requirements: This role involves standard computer and office based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
• Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around Los Angeles, New York, or London, there may be a requirement to go into our offices 1-2 days per week. For others located in different areas around the world, this position will be remote.
• Supervision Exercised: Individual Contributor

Our Culture and Values

At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weav