Software Engineer II
Description
About Us:
Ziff Media Group (ZMG), a division of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), is a growing collective of global media brands, each providing a unique perspective on a unified belief: tech is today’s lifestyle. We specialize in crafting content, developing tools, and providing unique perspectives that empower consumers to harness technology for personal growth across all facets of their lives. Our portfolio of iconic brands, including PCMag, Mashable, and Lifehacker, collectively engages 40 million users per month, which uniquely positions us to connect brands with in-market consumers and create impactful, relevant moments that empower our audience to discover the products and services that make their lives better.
Tech is our love language. ZMG is home to innovators, thought leaders, and facilitators of meaningful connections. Join us in redefining the possibilities of today's digital landscape.
Job Summary:
Ziff Media Group is looking for a Software Engineer II ( PHP / Laravel / MySQL / JS) to join our Engineering team who works on most trafficked commerce and publishing sites - a list that includes Mashable, PCMag, ExtremeTech, LifeHacker and Askmen. Engineers can expect to work on developing user facing websites along with its own Content Management Systems. Candidates will work within a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-based support environment.
Job Duties:
- Identify, scope and architect solutions for new features in a single system while understanding implications on adjacent systems.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers and stakeholders to efficiently solve problems and capitalize on new opportunities.
- Diagnose and fix deep technical issues.
- Identify and communicate cross-team dependencies.
- Consistently deliver timely, high quality, and maintainable solutions.
- Write documentation and create automated tests.
- Curious and eager to learn about new technology, our systems, and the industry at large.
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of industry development experience.
- Experience in building web applications and MVC frameworks. (Laravel, Laravel Nova)
- Proficiency in an object oriented or functional programming language (PHP 8+, Javascript)
- Experience with development collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Git).
- Experience using Tailwind CSS and with responsive web design.
- Has a solid software development foundation implementing design patterns, OOPs, and coding best practices.
- An understanding of the software development lifecycle: architecture and development, thorough testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications.
- Bachelor’s or master's in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred but not mandatory
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with MySQL
- Experience working with Laravel and Laravel Nova
- Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as Vue JS or Alpine JS
- Experience using Tailwind CSS and with responsive web design
- Experience working with Git, Docker, testing frameworks
Our Culture and Values:
Every day, our brands reach millions of individuals across the internet. Through our content, tools, and perspectives, we ignite curiosity, nurture knowledge, and guide purchase decisions that empower the tech-driven lives of today. Our success in this endeavor is a direct reflection of our team members who embody qualities of curiosity, knowledge, and an unwavering passion for technology, products, culture, and the world at large.
Collectively, we firmly believe that our diverse identities and experiences are our greatest assets. We wholeheartedly embrace our individuality and actively champion the multitude of perspectives present within our global teams. We labor with a clear sense of purpose to ensure consistent and predictable outcomes. We are proactive in adapting to the ever-evolving tech landscape, staying attuned to trends and insights that secure our relevance in both the present and future.
Our results are born from the accountability we uphold for ourselves and our teams. Integrity is the bedrock of everything we do, extending to our content, solutions, communications, data, and insights, serving all our stakeholders with the highest standards of honesty and transparency.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance (including domestic partner coverage) + pet insurance
- Flexible Vacation / Paid Time Off
- Charitable Giving Programs that include Paid Time Off to volunteer and donation matches
- Family Planning Programs like MAVEN Fertility Concierge
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
- 401K savings plan with employer match
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- Wellness Programs: Gym reimbursement, Lose It! and Calm subscriptions
- Hybrid, Remote and Flexible work arrangements
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can collaborate with teams across the company while making an impact in the areas that most excite you!
Ziff Davis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Salary Disclosure: Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000 to $130,000, plus incentive compensation (for eligible roles only), 401K with company match, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, and a flexible time off policy.