Software Engineer

Company: Digital Trends
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer who doesn't just want to be a small part of a large engineering organization. Do you want your contributions to matter to the organization you work for? Do you want to have stakeholders within the business to know your name and send you praise? Then Digital Trends is the place for you! What You'll Do: Hands-on product development, assisting in all phases of the SDLC including planning & estimation, writing code, reviewing code, designing unit and functional tests, delivery, and maintenance. Working closely with the Product Owner to provide estimates, break-down work into discrete tasks, communicate development status, and forecast delivery dates. Demoing to stakeholders. Performing occasional R and taking on complex technical challenges. Adhering to good software development practices and design principles. Performing code reviews. Writing documentation, creating system diagrams, and producing other reference materials. Participating in technical interviews. You Have: 2 years backend Node.js development experience A burning desire to do some functional programming in JavaScript Proficient with JavaScript (ES6) Competency working in bash, Linux/Unix environments Experience with Git, GitHub version control Solid grasp of NoSQL & data modeling fundamentals Strong written and verbal communication Optional skills: 3-5 years professional experience Experience with production systems using Typescript, GraphQL, or MongoDB General SQL knowledge Experience with other NoSQL DBs such as Elasticsearch or Redis Data engineering expertise, particularly batch processing, ETL, or real-time analytics Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science What's In It For You: Great compensation (base salary, plus bonus) and exceptional benefits package including: medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits, paid parental leave, sabbatical leave after 5 years of service, flexible paid time off, life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability. Be a part of the solution, see our commitments here: Seven Point Plan to Meaningfully Address Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion About Us Digital Trends Media Group (DTMG) is the world's largest independent innovation media company. 200 million people each month engage with our network of tech and lifestyle media brands, influencing culture and igniting conversation around the ever-evolving worlds of innovation. DTMG's core demographic is the HENRY (High Earners Not Rich Yet) millennial, whose sphere of influence spans generations. Through in-depth reporting, product reviews, and commentary that entertains as much as it informs, we speak to the audiences that matter most, about the innovation that deeply affect their lives. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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