Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
GovExec is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. We’re looking for a collaborative, top-notch problem-solver who is excited to take on new challenges. This role reports to the Lead Software Engineer - Media Sites and can be either in our Washington, D.C. office or fully remote in select states. GovExec wins awards and media praise for its digital innovation, and we want you to help us continue performing at the highest level. We are growing our software engineering team and are looking to add a senior software engineer to help us continue to build amazing digital products. You’ll work together with a team of product managers, designers, and engineers to improve our web sites (including Government Executive [https://www.govexec.com/], [https://www.nextgov.com/]Washington Technology [https://washingtontechnology.com/], Defense One [https://www.defenseone.com/], Route Fifty [https://www.route-fifty.com/], and City & State New York [https://www.cityandstateny.com/]), content management system, and audience database.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT (or equivalent experience).
- At least 5 years of proven experience as a Python developer with a focus on backend development.
- In-depth understanding of database design principles, optimization techniques, and hands-on experience with relational databases.
- Strong grasp of Python frameworks like Django.
- Experience working with MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a content management system.
- Experience with frontend technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.).
- Familiarity with Agile methodology and Jira.
Responsibilities
- Work with our product managers to conceptualize and create innovative digital products, features, and tools for our digital media publications.
- Develop our proprietary content management system as we transition from a legacy system to the next generation.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Python and Django REST Framework.
- Develop RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between different components of our ecosystem.
- Apply best practices in database design to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our systems.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating relevant advancements into our backend development processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
- Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
- Expansive learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
