Front End Engineer

Job Description Lead Software Engineer (Front-End) Hearst Newspapers is looking for a talented front-end engineer to help us. Lead engineers play a crucial role on our engineering team, helping overseer the architecture and overall implementation plans for all of our user facing applications. Lead engineers collaborate in an agile software development environment with other members of our team including engineers, QA, designers, as well as product managers and project managers. They have a deep impact in our UI development processes by establishing and documenting development standards and common components for common usage across all of our web applications. Responsibilities We are looking for someone with a solid technical background and leadership skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment, building software that scales. As lead engineer, you provide development leadership within an agile team. As someone with a strong software development experience, you guide teams into building the highest quality solutions to business problems. You'll then work with engineers by sharing your knowledge based upon your cooperation with other departments. You will help us consistently deliver on ongoing projects. Team mentorship Facilitate project estimates Project coding and platform development Understand front end development process Keep up to date on the latest technologies Mitigate project issues Team code reviews Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or 7+ years front end development Excellent communication skills, ability to work well in a team, and technical leadership experience Strong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and drive. We want a self-starter Proficient working in an agile software development environment Proficient in testing the front-end code for supported browsers and devices Proficient in JavaScript and Typescript Proficient in HTML / CSS Production experience with Node.js and React Preferred Qualifications Experience working with GraphQL Production experience with a NoSQL database such as MongoDB/ DocumentDB or AWS DynamoDB Familiar with technologies such as PHP, MySQL, and the Unix command line Production experience with a functional programming pattern or language Production experience in incorporating reliable unit and end-to-end testing Strong portfolio of work showing experience developing standards- compliant front-end code for product and/or marketing websites, web applications, and/or mobile experiences Learn more about Hearst Newspapers at Our Benefits: At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual's physical, financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industry-leading benefits include: Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy. Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets. Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation. Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents. Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones. Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits. LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual's unique needs. Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey. Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too - helping you keep them happy and healthy. And more, click here for additional benefits and details. In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $180,000.00. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories-growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms-to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. Be a part of something bigger-Your Headline Awaits #LI-EF1 #LI-Hybrid

Created: 2024-11-05