Hearst Newspapers - Front End Engineer

Front-End Developer is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Hearst Newspapers

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Hearst Newspapers is looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer (Front-End) to oversee the architecture and overall implementation plans for user-facing applications within an agile software development environment. The lead engineer will play a crucial role in collaborating with other team members, including engineers, QA, designers, product managers, and project managers, to establish and document front-end development standards and common components across web applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide development leadership within an agile team.
• Guide teams to build high-quality solutions to business problems.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with various departments.
• Mentor team members.
• Facilitate project estimates and coding.
• Keep up to date on the latest technologies.
• Mitigate project issues and conduct team code reviews.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or 7+ years front-end development experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong customer focus and self-starter mentality.
• Proficiency in an agile software development environment.
• Experience in testing front-end code for supported browsers and devices.
• Proficient in JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS.
• Production experience with Node.js and React.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL.
• Production experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, or AWS DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with PHP, MySQL, and Unix command line.
• Experience in functional programming patterns or languages.
• Proficiency in implementing reliable unit and end-to-end testing.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating standards-compliant front-end code for various web products.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Competitive retirement plan with matching program.
• Generous paid time off including holidays and vacation.
• Paid parental leave for new parents.
• Monthly child and dependent care reimbursement.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Inclusive healthcare services for LGBTQ+.
• Fertility coverage and menopause support.
• Pet wellness reimbursement and Rover credits.
• Additional benefits available.

Compensation

The reasonable estimate for this role, if hired in New York State, is $180,000. The final salary will be determined based on various factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and education.

About Hearst Newspapers

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers represents a network of publications and digital media, dedicated to innovative storytelling and evolving platforms to support millions of individuals each month.