Application Developer
Lee Enterprises•Davenport, IA
About The Position
Lee Enterprises is seeking a skilled Application Developer to design, build, and maintain applications that support our subscription, payment, circulation, and news systems. This role is focused on building and managing integrations between systems, connecting internal platforms and third-party services to enable seamless data flow, automation, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate stays current with emerging trends in AI-driven development, modern engineering practices, and secure application design, and applies them effectively in a production environment.
Requirements
- Strong experience with modern programming languages such as: C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or Python
- Experience building and maintaining APIs and system integrations
- Familiarity with third-party integrations, especially payment platforms (Adyen, Stripe, etc.)
- Strong understanding of RESTful services, data exchange, and system interoperability
- Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
- Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, code generation tools)
- Experience using Git and modern development workflows
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions
Nice To Haves
- Experience with event-driven or message-based architectures
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Exposure to subscription, circulation, or media systems
- Experience evaluating and adopting emerging development tools and frameworks
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain integration services and APIs connecting subscription, payment, circulation, and news platforms
- Implement and enhance payment workflows, including integrations such as Adyen and Apple Pay
- Build and maintain data exchange processes between internal systems and external providers
- Automate workflows, scripts, and reporting processes to reduce manual operational tasks
- Develop and maintain internal tools to support operational visibility and configuration
- Apply modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding and automation tooling
- Ensure integrations are secure, reliable, and scalable, balancing speed with risk management
- Improve and standardize integration patterns, architecture, and engineering practices
- Maintain clean, well-documented, production-ready code
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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