News Software Engineer (WordPress)

TL;DR

News Software Engineer (WordPress): Supporting digital websites, OTT, and applications for news operations with an accent on PHP development, API integration, and AWS cloud infrastructure. Focus on building scalable backend services, integrating AI-driven features, and optimizing content delivery in a fast-paced news environment.

Location: Remote (Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States)

Salary: $90,000 - $145,000 yearly

Company

A leading global media and entertainment company owning brands like NBC, NBC News, and Universal Pictures.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance multiple websites using WordPress and PHP.
• Build and integrate APIs for internal consumption and external services.
• Utilize AWS services including Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, and EC2 to support digital properties.
• Contribute to AI-driven initiatives to improve workflows and automation.
• Collaborate within a product team to resolve technical problems and ensure product quality.
• Refine existing processes to enhance productivity and code quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web technologies.
• Proficiency in WordPress, PHP, and AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, EC2).
• Experience building plugins, themes, and caching implementations.
• Strong knowledge of server-side design patterns and GitHub.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with React and modern JavaScript for extending Gutenberg.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience building and optimizing RESTful APIs.
• Experience leveraging AI technologies for feature development.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
• Various company discounts and perks.
• Fully remote work arrangement.