Application Developer

Lee Enterprises is seeking a skilled Application Developer to design, build, and maintain applications that support our subscription, payment, circulation, and news systems
.

This role is focused on building and managing integrations between systems
, connecting internal platforms and third‑party services to enable seamless data flow, automation, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate stays current with emerging trends in AI-driven development, modern engineering practices, and secure application design
, and applies them effectively in a production environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain integration services and APIs connecting subscription, payment, circulation, and news platforms
• Implement and enhance payment workflows, including integrations such as Adyen and Apple Pay
• Build and maintain data exchange processes between internal systems and external providers
• Automate workflows, scripts, and reporting processes to reduce manual operational tasks
• Develop and maintain internal tools to support operational visibility and configuration
• Apply modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding and automation tooling
• Ensure integrations are secure, reliable, and scalable
  , balancing speed with risk management
• Improve and standardize integration patterns, architecture, and engineering practices
• Maintain clean, well‑documented, production‑ready code

• Strong experience with modern programming languages such as:
• C#, .NET, JavaScript/Type Script, Node.js, or Python
• Experience building and maintaining APIs and system integrations
• Familiarity with third‑party integrations
  , especially payment platforms (Adyen, Stripe, etc.)
• Strong understanding of RESTful services, data exchange, and system interoperability
• Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
• Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, code generation tools)
• Experience using Git and modern development workflows
• Ability to work independently and deliver high‑quality solutions

• Experience with event‑driven or message‑based architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Exposure to subscription, circulation, or media systems
• Experience evaluating and adopting emerging development tools and frameworks

• An engineer who stays current with AI‑driven development practices and tools
• Strong ability to build and manage integrations across multiple systems
• Someone who balances productivity gains from modern tooling with strong security practices
• A developer who values maintainable architecture, reliability, and long‑term system health
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering scalable, production‑ready solutions

• Work on critical systems that directly impact revenue and customer experience
• Opportunity to modernize and streamline integration architecture across platforms
• Engineering‑focused environment with autonomy and ownership
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits