Senior Software Engineer, Dow Jones
$110-140k
Business news and financial information publishing
Open for applications
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$110-140k
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 as a full stack developer
- 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
- 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
- Experience with market data, charts, and/or real time web updates via WebSockets etc. a plus
What the job involves
- Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions
- With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users
- From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints
- Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies
- We are looking for software engineers who want to be part of a growing technology team
- Help us redefine the storytelling experience at one of the largest media sites on the web
- In this particular role, you'll work with the Barron's team alongside other Dow Jones products to bring our site to new levels of user engagement and technology optimisation
- This role will report to the Sr Manager, Engineering
- Successfully collaborate with engineers across other Dow Jones products to 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
- Influence designers and product team to define goals that bring the most value to Barron's and aligns with the technical standards set
- Be able to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
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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Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
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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