Software Engineer - Business Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

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 BostonGlobe.com & Boston.com, 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.

Responsibilities:

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. Keeping up to speed on the latest and greatest technologies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years working with Node.js, Java, and other back-end frameworks
• Experience with various databases MySQL, MS SQL, Snowflake, MariaDB, 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
• Highly organized and motivated

Bonus Points:

• Knowledge of React and/or similar JS frameworks
• Familiarity with .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Progress, Perl, Powershell, Passenger

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. For this role, we will consider candidates who are based anywhere in the United States.

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EEO Statement: 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.