Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and enhancing the site experience, specifically focused on building and improving the reader community for our news platform. You will work across the full-stack using React, Node, and Python, with a solid understanding of databases such as Postgres (relational) and MongoDB/DocumentDB (NoSQL). This role involves analyzing business needs, gathering requirements, developing features, and supporting testing, deployment, and maintenance activities. You will work independently on moderately complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver community-centric web applications.
Motivation:
You are driven by the opportunity to create engaging web experiences that connect readers. Your practical knowledge of full-stack development enables you to solve moderately complex problems, and your ability to work with limited supervision allows you to take ownership of building community-driven features for our platform.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business needs and gather requirements to define the scope for building reader community features.
• Develop full-stack web applications using React, Node, and Python, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.
• Build and maintain database systems, including relational (Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB/DocumentDB) databases.
• Support testing, deployment, and maintenance activities by resolving issues and enhancing software functionality.
• Work independently on moderately complex projects, setting day-to-day objectives and prioritizing tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate community features and ensure alignment with overall site goals.
• Provide input on operational challenges and contribute to discussions that influence the team’s development process.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of industry experience
• Proficiency in full-stack development with React, Node, and Python.
• Working knowledge of databases, both relational (Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB/DocumentDB).
• Experience in identifying and analyzing business needs and defining technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of handling moderately complex challenges.
• Knowledge of best practices in software development, including testing, deployment, and code reviews.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision, setting day-to-day priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and providing technical input.

Knowledge and Problem Solving:

• Solid understanding of full-stack development, including front-end and back-end technologies.
• Experience with designing and maintaining scalable database systems.
• Ability to apply practical knowledge to solve general technical problems and enhance the effectiveness of community features.

Communication and Interaction:

• Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams on operational challenges and community feature development.
• Provide input on key decisions and contribute to team-wide discussions about technical processes and best practices.

Assignment of Work and Oversight:

• Work independently with general supervision, prioritizing daily tasks to meet project goals.
• Contribute to the development of community-focused features, influencing team-wide results.

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:
119,700.00 - 199,300.00 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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• Analyze business needs and gather requirements to define the scope for building reader community features.
• Develop full-stack web applications using React, Node, and Python, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.
• Build and maintain database systems, including relational (Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB/DocumentDB) databases.
• Support testing, deployment, and maintenance activities by resolving issues and enhancing software functionality.
• Work independently on moderately complex projects, setting day-to-day objectives and prioritizing tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate community features and ensure alignment with overall site goals.
• Provide input on operational challenges and contribute to discussions that influence the team’s development process