Senior Software Engineer - Content Experience Team

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates in Latin America)

Working Hours: Must be available to work core hours of 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM CST.

Contract Position

About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to join our Content Experience Team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing and enhancing our Employer Resources Library—a comprehensive resource center designed to empower employers with insights on tools, job trends, and hiring practices. You will craft scalable, high-performance software solutions that enrich the user experience across 90 locales and thousands of articles. Leveraging your full-stack expertise in Java, PHP, JavaScript, and React, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize features, and ensure the seamless operation of our CMS platform, WordPress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement sophisticated end-to-end features using Java, PHP, GraphQL, CSS, JavaScript, and React, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into high-quality solutions, driving product evolution and excellence.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide actionable feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges, including bugs and performance bottlenecks, while enhancing system reliability and efficiency.
• Enhance and maintain the Employer Resources Library’s WordPress CMS, optimizing performance and ensuring a seamless user experience.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong backend development skills with some frontend expertise.
• Experience with Mac OS.
• 6+ years of professional experience in software development with a proven track record in both backend and frontend technologies.
• Expertise in Java programming and related frameworks, with a strong grasp of full-stack development principles.
• Extensive experience with the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and proficiency in troubleshooting complex technical issues.
• Experience working in an agile development environment, contributing to iterative improvements and rapid delivery.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in CMS integration and customization, particularly with WordPress.
• Experience with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, Jira, and Datadog for version control, project management, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with Java and React testing frameworks such as JUnit and React Testing Library.
• Advanced knowledge of GraphQL for API development, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience with AWS services, specifically S3 and CloudFront, for scalable cloud solutions.
• Expertise in using Terraform for deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, promoting infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Understanding of SEO principles to enhance organic traffic and improve site visibility.