Full Stack Developer

at  The Irish Times

Job Title: Full Stack Developer
Reporting to: Software Development Lead
Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Fixed Term, 2 Years
Job Type: Full-Time

ABOUT US:

The Irish Times has delivered top quality news, opinion and analysis since it was first published in 1859. As media technologies evolve, so do our methods of storytelling and delivery. The Irish Times continues the transition from print to multi-platform publication, while upholding the journalistic principles that earned it the reputation as Ireland’s paper of reference.
In recent years, the Irish Times Group expanded its interests to include the Irish Examiner, The Echo, Regional newspapers and Radio stations in addition to the Citywest print facility, the property website MyHome.ie, recruitment website RecruitIreland.com, news website BreakingNews.ie, and Irish Times Training.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop digital solutions that enhance customer experience and drive growth.
• Develop maintainable and efficient code using Symphony, PHP, React, Node.js, BitBucket, AWS, CircleCI, Jenkins, and other frameworks and tools.
• Ensure code quality and reliability through comprehensive testing (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints for seamless front-end, back-end, and external system communications.
• Uphold software security and data privacy standards.
• Troubleshoot and optimize code for performance enhancements.
• Understand stakeholder and B2B requirements to deliver precise solutions and innovative features.
• Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and share expertise to foster a learning environment.
• Stay updated with technological advancements and industry best practices.

We are looking for a seasoned Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic Group Technology team. Reporting directly to the Software Development Lead, this role is integral to our cross-functional digital development team. You will contribute to various projects, from enhancing the customer experience to growing traffic and developing subscriber offers.