Software Engineer

Boston Globe Media is seeking a software engineer for its Business Systems Team. As part of this role, the candidate will work with a team of other software engineers who support various business initiatives that include the CMS systems that power  & , as well as the ecommerce systems that support the sites and subscription management systems. This team is responsible for facilitating the data flow between business-critical systems and applications.

You will work closely with other members of the team, as well as our Product and Project teams, and other departmental engineering teams on various projects as they arise. You will be both an individual and team contributor. You'll work on projects that maintain, update, and improve our existing business systems applications, and workflows. Familiarize yourself with our tech stack and keep up to date with industry best practices and improvements.

• 5+ years working with Node.js, Java, and other back-end frameworks
• Experience with various databases MySQL, MS SQL, Snowflake, Maria
  
  DB, or PostgreSQL
• Experience building REST APIs to push/receive data
• Knowledge of server-side scripting languages such as JSP, PHP, or Groovy
• Knowledge of shell scripting, such as Bash or Python.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git, SVN
• Knowledge of CI tools such as Jenkins and Docker
• Familiarity with the agile methodology of software development
• Experience with software development tools such as Jira
• Strong analytical and communication skills in a hybrid work environment
• A willingness to adapt and be audience-focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

• Knowledge of React and/or similar JS frameworks

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At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.

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