Senior Software Engineer, II

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Job Description

Dotdash Meredith's Engineering team is looking for a Senior Developer to be part of our expanding tech organization. You’ll participate in and help develop the next generation of our content services and the core APIs that drive our publishing and web platforms at one of the largest and fastest-growing online publishers.

In-office Expectations: This position offers remote work flexibility; however, if you reside within a commutable distance to one of our offices in New York, Des Moines, Birmingham, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Seattle, the expectation is to work from the office three times per month.

Essential Job Functions

Approximate Weight % | Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 

70%

• Proactively leading efforts to improve and evolve the design and architecture of our backend services, ensuring scalability and resilience.

• Drive the development of robust, high-performance software solutions, while guiding and mentoring team members on best practices.

• Champion code quality through leading code reviews, offering constructive feedback, and establishing high standards across the team.

30%

• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and agile coaches, ensuring APIs and platforms align with the strategic vision and meet cross-functional goals.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, advocating for and integrating cutting-edge technologies and solutions that align with business objectives.

• Lead the identification of technical debt, balancing innovation with technical excellence to drive long-term growth.

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Pay Range

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.