Senior Developer
About The Position
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com USA TODAY is seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior Developer to join our existing team, contributing to the development of next-generation web apps and platforms using cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the entire product development team during all stages of software development. We offer a fun, challenging, rewarding environment and the opportunity to work together with some of the most talented people in the industry. We are looking for a strong developer with experience in ad delivery and display to build our platforms for cutting-edge ad experiences. Responsibilities include supporting the existing national digital advertisement infrastructure, working closely with product managers and designers to turn concepts into revenue-generating products, supporting and integrating with Application and Product Development teams, and analyzing and incorporating modern technologies as the landscape evolves.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience
- Excellent skills in the latest JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS standards
- Strong skills in Golang, Node.js, and PHP
- Web UI/UX design Implementation
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work in a team to solve complex problems
- Ability to quickly pivot and handle essential tasks as assigned
- Passionate about solving problems for users, advertisers, and publishers
- Web Ad Tech experience: Google Ad Manager, Prebid, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent work experience
- Docker, Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, DataStudio, Kubernetes) or equivalent
- Database Technologies: MySQL, MongoDB, Postgres, NoSQL, etc.
- Strong experience with GIT
- Strong working knowledge with one or more Internet ad management or targeted marketing applications (e.g., Google Ad Manager, 24/7 Real Media, OAS, FreeWheel)
- Rich Media Vendor technology experience (e.g., Sizmek, Celtra, Vindico, Pointroll)
- Prior experience in the media or related industry is desirable
Responsibilities
- Development, testing, release and support of Gannett advertising web frameworks, apps, and services
- Collaborate with developers, designers, and product/business managers to develop new features consistent with product roadmap and revenue goals
- Perform code reviews and recommend improvements
- Maintain awareness of technology developments that affect either our audience’s ability to use our products or extend new product potential
- Proactively innovate, collaborate, and contribute ideas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
