Senior Software Engineer, Dow Jones
$110-135k
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$110-135k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- 2-4 years experience developing web applications
- Proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including web development, service-oriented architecture, cloud computing, test driven development and domain driven design
- Strong understanding of Javascript and the best practices around the web
- Understanding of capabilities with HTML5 and DOM manipulation
- Advanced CSS Knowledge: Grid, Flexbox, Media Queries
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent is a plus
- Strong candidates will also have
- Fluency in Node.js
- Exposure to Docker, AWS or other cloud or container based application deployment a plus
- Experience with technologies: ExpressJs, React, Redis, NextJs, Terraform, Webpack
What the job involves
- We are looking for creative and passionate web developers who want to be part of a growing technology team that focuses on giving our users a memorable experience with our world-renowned content
- In this particular role, you’ll work with the Barron’s team and other Dow Jones products to bring our site to new levels of user engagement and technology optimization
- Dig into product requirements to discover goals desired to make informed decisions on technical approaches
- Analyze complex technological problems and present solutions
- Be able to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Successfully collaborate with engineers across other Dow Jones products to both prevent unexpected issues and take advantage of shared technology
- Influence designers and product team to define goals that bring the most value to Barron’s and align with the technical standards set
- Advocate for engineering best practices
- Handle deployments to production environments
- Understand and improve standards of code development for shared applications and services
- Learn about new technologies and be able to present pros and cons of adoption in terms of business value, scalability, maintainability, and project delivery performance
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
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Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO, not founder)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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