Sr. Back-End Developer

Job Description

Sr. Back-End developer (Python)

The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Sr. Back-End Developer to join our corporate team. This position ensures quality in creating new features and enhancements to existing software applications. Responsibilities include analyzing system requirements and existing business processes and information systems, as well as leading in systems planning, scheduling, and implementation. Participates in full lifecycle development including creating prototypes, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and implementing complex software.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Work independently and closely with all departments in a collaborative manner to plan, design, and develop websites and software applications
• Evaluate, recommend and contribute to the overall cloud-based software development life cycle including requirements gathering/analysis, technical architecture, design, development, release/version control, testing, deployment, and support
• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by the supervisor
• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems relating to quality, security, and reliability that may occur with multiple software applications, video formats, and platforms at a large scale
• Develop technical specifications and documentation for applications
• Release features and improvements with minimal guidance and support from other team members
• Show influence on the long-range goals of the team and provide mentorship for more junior team members to help them grow in their technical responsibilities and understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Participate in after-hours support duties as needed
• Follow strict troubleshooting processes at all times, especially during emergencies

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in full life-cycle software development
• 7+ years technical experience in interactive media or other relevant online business

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must have broad, enterprise-class technical knowledge in areas of software application development, technical operations, information security, and business process architecture including:
• Python or PHP
• MySQL and/or PostgreSQL (queries, DDL)
• Subversion or Git
• AWS services
• Linux
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proven ability to work both individually and as a member of a team
• Excellent organization, project management and follow-up skills
• Must possess proven and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with the following is a plus:
• Java
• Web-based CMS systems including Django
• X/HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Video streaming software services

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6vp4j-3-145-75-74-42 in your application.