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Senior Software Engineer
thebaltimorebanner
Baltimore1w ago
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About the role
<h2><strong>Join one of Baltimore's Best Places to Work!</strong></h2>
<h3>About this role</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Banner is seeking a </span><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Software Engineer</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to help build scalable, high-performing digital products that power our journalism and reader experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a highly impactful role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, building modern web applications, and working across frontend, backend, product, and infrastructure. You will help develop the systems that deliver fast, reliable, and engaging content experiences to our growing audience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate is imaginative, thoughtful, technically strong, and excited by the opportunity to build with a mission-driven organization in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">***This role is not eligible for relocation, visa sponsorship, or fully remote work.</span>***</strong></p>
<h3>What you'll do</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In this role, you will build modern frontend and backend solutions that support content delivery, fast rendering, and high-quality user experiences. Your work may include: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop user interfaces and backend APIs for high-performance web applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Use JavaScript application frameworks, preferably React and Node.js, to build complete, scalable solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and implement reliable integrations with third-party software, platforms, and service providers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in technical design, architecture discussions, and engineering decision-making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Build scalable solutions on public cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with product managers, engineers, designers, and other cross-functional partners in an agile environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work effectively with distributed team members across locations and time zones.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Help improve engineering standards, development practices, documentation, and overall technical quality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What you'll bring</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of professional software development experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of experience building websites and highly scalable web applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar technologies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Node.js and modern backend development practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience building frontend interfaces and backend APIs for web-based products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with cloud architectures; AWS experience is strongly preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, or similar systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with caching technologies such as Redis, Memcached, Varnish, or similar tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working on distributed engineering teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a fast-moving, product-focused environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nice to Have</span></strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with content management systems such as Arc XP, WordPress, or similar platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working in media, journalism, publishing, subscription, or other digital consumer product environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with performance optimization, content delivery, personalization, or audience engagement products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability tools.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience contributing to architecture decisions for high-traffic web applications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education and Experience</span></strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years of overall software development experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What Success Looks Like</span></strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Success in this role means helping The Banner deliver fast, reliable, and engaging digital experiences for readers. You will contribute to the technical foundation of our products, ship meaningful features, improve system performance and scalability, and help build the engineering culture of a growing mission-driven organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Salary Range</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: $125,000 - $155,000. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors, including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. This role is not eligible for corporate bonus opportunity. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equitable across the board.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":278}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="none">Our amazing benefits include:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Flexible Paid Time Off</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with a company match</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA., and coverage for family/dependents</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Sick Leave eligible for rollover </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Commuter Benefits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">11 Paid National Holidays</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Employee Assistance Program</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Generous Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="none">Our Core Values</span></strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Do what’s right.</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Honesty, morality, respect and the mission guide our actions and decisions. By doing the right thing, we inspire others to believe.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Work together.</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> We collaborate to create something special. Together we challenge assumptions, trust each other, take risks, and foster transparent and direct communication.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Listen to be heard. </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">Our stories are trustworthy. They are inspired by and created for our readers. Their story is our story. Communities are at the center of our journalism, and everything we do.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="none">Deliver impactful results.</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> Acting as one accountable team and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we deliver bold and innovative results. We act fast, execute and learn. We celebrate great outcomes. </span></li>
<li><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Be inclusive.</strong> We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and act by curating a culture that leverages diverse perspectives as the key to fulfilling our mission. The Banner is for all of us.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Join Us?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At The Banner, your work will directly support the future of local journalism. </span> <span data-contrast="auto">You will have the opportunity to build technology that helps readers access trusted information, discover important stories, and stay connected to their community. </span><span data-contrast="auto">This is a chance to join a collaborative, ambitious, and mission-oriented team where engineering plays a central role in product growth, audience engagement, and long-term impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you are excited by the opportunity to solve meaningful technical challenges and build products with a public-service mission, we would love to hear from you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><em>The Venetoulis Institute embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.</em></p>
<p><em>We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact </em><a href="mailto:career@thebaltimorebanner.com"><em>careers@thebanner.com</em></a><em> to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities. We appreciate the value that individuals with disabilities bring to our workforce and encourage applicants with disabilities to disclose their needs for accommodation to facilitate a smooth and inclusive recruitment experience.</em></p>
Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Distributed Team
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Matching
- Equity Compensation
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