Senior Web Video Developer

USA TODAY Co.

6d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Remote

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 Co is seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior Web Video 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a software engineer focusing on creating and supporting vertical and horizontal HTML 5 streaming web video player experiences.
• Deep understanding of web video performance and reliability: Startup time, rebuffering, bitrate switching Autoplay restrictions & browser policies Mobile vs desktop playback differences Error handling & fallback strategies Metrics & QoE tracking (e.g., startup time, stalls)
• Experience implementing web video advertising (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll ads)
• Expertise in the following areas: HTML, CSS, JavaScript Responsive / Adaptive Web Design Web site accessibility, web site performance analysis and improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Comfortable working in Linux environments.
• Experience with CDNs like Akamai or Fastly
• Have used source control (github/gitlab) to manage source code
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Github Actions or Jenkins
• Strong debugging skills with the ability to work with peers to solve complex problems
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and procedures, with an emphasis on Agile methodologies (XP or Scrum).
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Able to solve critical issues & work well in time-critical situations, with occasional availability after hours for emergency troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI-driven software development

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and release new web video experiences in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail and quality, reflecting our high standards.
• Be a strong team player who can rapidly and productively adapt to changing business and customer demands.
• Work with developers, designers, testers, and product managers to develop and refine new features consistent with our web video product roadmap.
• Learn and absorb new technologies and techniques quickly.
• Be innovative: contributing ideas and working with constituents to evaluate and propose approaches that balance speed-to-market with what’s needed to sustainably scale our services to an enormous audience.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies and industry developments that will affect either our users’ behavior or our ability to deliver value.
• Perform other essential tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level