The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Sr. Back-End Developer to join our corporate team. This position ensures quality in creating new features and enhancements to existing software applications. Responsibilities include analyzing system requirements and existing business processes and information systems, as well as leading in systems planning, scheduling, and implementation. Participates in full lifecycle development including creating prototypes, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and implementing complex software.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work independently and closely with all departments in a collaborative manner to plan, design, and develop websites and software applications

• Evaluate, recommend and contribute to the overall cloud-based software development life cycle including requirements gathering/analysis, technical architecture, design, development, release/version control, testing, deployment, and support

• Perform other duties as needed and as directed by the supervisor

• Identify, analyze, and resolve problems relating to quality, security, and reliability that may occur with multiple software applications, video formats, and platforms at a large scale

• Develop technical specifications and documentation for applications

• Release features and improvements with minimal guidance and support from other team members

• Show influence on the long-range goals of the team and provide mentorship for more junior team members to help them grow in their technical responsibilities and understanding of the software development lifecycle

• Participate in after-hours support duties as needed

• Follow strict troubleshooting processes at all times, especially during emergencies

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years experience in full life-cycle software development

• 7+ years technical experience in interactive media or other relevant online business

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Must have broad, enterprise-class technical knowledge in areas of software application development, technical operations, information security, and business process architecture including:

  • Python or PHP

  • MySQL and/or PostgreSQL (queries, DDL)

  • Subversion or Git

  • AWS services

  • Linux

• Ability to manage multiple tasks

• Proven ability to work both individually and as a member of a team

• Excellent organization, project management and follow-up skills

• Must possess proven and effective verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with the following is a plus:

• Java

• Web-based CMS systems including Django

• X/HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

• Video streaming software services

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SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.