ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Civic Media has built a state-wide radio and digital media network in Wisconsin with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We’re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our 24 radio stations, websites, our mobile app and social platforms. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation and collaboration. Our goal is being the media platform that informs, guides, and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary, and civic engagement.

SUMMARY

We’re looking for a motivated software engineer with experience with both front-end web development and back-end systems. Specific experience developing custom functionality for Wordpress and back-end development with Python are desired.
Civic Media is a new media company that is leaning into local hometown radio and audio media in Wisconsin. We are investing in radio and related localized media as a critical way to inform and entertain audiences, and to connect them with what is happening in local communities across the state.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert-level knowledge of Next.js and React
• Experience using RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Experience writing SQL queries
• Understanding of web hosting concepts; including domains, file transfer, servers, email security, SSL/TLS, and HTTP
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services
• Experience with WordPres headless CMS and Drupal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Contribute to design and development of a multi-platform mobile application built with Flutter
• Experience writing asynchronous JavaScript and or using a modern JavaScript framework
• DevOps experience
• Ability to design responsive user interfaces
• Professional experience developing mobile apps, preferably using Flutter
• Experience optimizing databases and SQL queries

EXCEPTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• An Understanding of TCP/IP and a familiarity with network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls
• Experience with PCI compliance or with writing secure code
• Experience with firewalls
• Experience with Google Workspace
• Familiarity with permissions models (groups, users, folders, files, etc) and policy-based administration
• Professional experience with some or all of the following:
• Python
• Postgres
• Docker

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement designs from a design team on Wordpress and Drupal websites using a combination of a visual page builder and custom code
• Develop custom web components that integrate with Wordpress and Drupal
• Develop automations and custom behaviors using a combination of available Wordpress plugins and custom code
• Maintain and upgrade servers, websites, and associated software
• Monitor website availability and security via web-based consoles
• Adhere to security standards
• Other duties may be assigned by your direct report