Senior Software Engineer

Americas Test Kitchen • Boston, MA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

America’s Test Kitchen is seeking a high-impact Senior Software Engineer to help build and scale our world-class digital platforms. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our engineering team, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining complex features across our MarTech stack and ecosystem. The successful candidate is a seasoned developer who balances deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. You aren’t just writing code; you are ensuring technical excellence, mentoring fellow engineers, and helping us deliver a seamless digital experience to millions of home cooks.

Requirements

• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience in a product-driven environment
• Expert-level proficiency in Node.js, React, and Python.
• Strong experience with AWS services, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, database design (SQL/NoSQL), and front-end performance optimization
• Ability to debug complex, distributed systems and provide long-term solutions rather than quick fixes
• Ability to explain technical trade-offs and architectural decisions to both technical teammates and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software on time in an agile environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience working on high-traffic, customer-facing web applications
• A passion for continuous learning and a "test and learn" mindset

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Java is a significant plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex, high-traffic features from concept to deployment, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and performant
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code across the full stack, setting a high bar for quality within the team
• Participate in and lead rigorous code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain high engineering standards
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical debt to ensure a seamless user experience
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to design robust solutions for our CMS, subscription billing, and MarTech integrations
• Champion modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation
• Help evaluate new tools and frameworks that can improve our development velocity and system efficiency
• Act as a technical resource for mid-level and junior developers, helping them grow their skills and navigate complex technical challenges without the tax of formal people management responsibilities
• Work closely with Data & Marketing Technology teams to translate user needs into technical requirements and actionable sprint tasks

Benefits

• Have meaningful influence on technical decisions without people-management overhead
• Collaborate with thoughtful, mission-driven teammates across engineering, product, data, and marketing
• Join a company that values experimentation, learning, and craftsmanship
• We want you to take risks and make mistakes – that's how innovation happens in our test kitchen, in our offices, and in life.
• We at America's Test Kitchen believe food media can be a powerful force for social change.
• We are passionate about building an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, identities, and perspectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree