Job Description

The Washington Post is hiring a Software Development Manager to lead our Content Applications team. This team is responsible for implementing backend features and maintaining backend applications. The work is in the critical path for essential content experience surfaces. As a manager of this team, you will work closely with other engineering teams and our product department to ensure timely roadmap delivery and quality support for internal stakeholders. This role requires a manager who can see the big picture while taking ownership of critical backend applications.

MotivationYou are passionate about delivering the best possible user experienceYou are excited to lead a team of skilled backend engineersYou are dedicated to maintain flexible reusable codeYou are energized working with back-end and cloud technologiesYou have an eye for detail and a passion for qualityYou will directly impact the work of our colleagues across the organization with every releaseYou are dedicated to understanding the big picture and how you can empower colleaguesYou will have opportunities to work on multiple projects and deliver a variety of features and services.You lean into collaboration to figure out solutions to the toughest problemsYou have an aptitude to simplify and communicate technical concepts to a wide audienceResponsibilitiesMentor and coach talented backend and devops engineersRecruit new engineers and grow a strong teamPrioritize and delegate tasks effectivelyWork with stakeholders in engineering, product, and news to prioritize milestones and mitigate business risksManage team members across projects in a fast paced cross functional environmentProvide foundational support and empower team members to own their workDrive forward and provide a vision on engineering goals and technology usageManage an on call cycle and ensure constant coverage on critical systemsEstablish and foster a standard of engineer excellence that will maintain stability and quality across all of our systemsEnsure quality code and cloud practices are being used by the teamQualifications

It’s okay not to meet 100% of these requirements! We’re primarily looking for people who meet some of these requirements and are motivated to learn new technologies and expand their skill set.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, equivalent field, or equivalent experience.8 years +of experience working as a software engineerExperience working with languages Python, Java, and Javascript.Proficiency with web frameworks such as Flask and Nodejs.Strong experience in command line (Unix & Linux) navigation and revision tracking (Git)Experience working with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, and SQS.Experience with DevOps technologies such as Docker and Jenkins.Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as S3, EC2, ELB, SES, and CloudWatch.Strong experience with databases, MongoDB and MySQL preferred.Experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills for technical and business audiences.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

131,500.00 - 219,100.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post.  We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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