Fox Corporation

Senior Developer, Back-End

Fox Corporation$143K — $165K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Expertise in AWS serverless technologies: Lambda, SQS, RDS, and Step Functions.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript; additional experience in Python or Java is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented and Functional Programming principles.
  • Experience debugging using AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar monitoring tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and produce workflow diagrams.
  • Strong experience mentoring and conducting code reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using TypeScript on AWS serverless platforms.
  • Lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture and design.
  • Create detailed workflow diagrams and technical documentation to support development.
  • Debug and resolve production issues using AWS CloudWatch logs and monitoring tools.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers regarding coding best practices.
  • Build OpenSearch indexes for robust natural language search functionality.
  • Leverage AI tools to enhance development workflows, including code review and test generation.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and digital media solutions.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Developer with expertise in AWS serverless development to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable backend services and APIs primarily using TypeScript, with Python or Java as a plus. This role will work extensively with AWS Lambda, SQS, RDS, and Step Functions to deliver event-driven, highly scalable solutions.

Success in this role will require technical leadership, the ability to visualize complex workflows, and a passion for code quality. You will play a key role in mentoring junior developers, participating in architecture discussions, and maintaining a high bar for system reliability and performance. Familiarity with media digital supply chains and experience leveraging AI tools to enhance development workflows is a plus.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using TypeScript on AWS serverless platforms (Lambda, SQS, RDS, Step Functions)

  • Lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and implementation strategies

  • Create detailed workflow diagrams and technical documentation to support development and operations

  • Debug and resolve production issues using AWS CloudWatch logs, Datadog, and other monitoring tools

  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers, promoting coding best practices and quality standards

  • Build OpenSearch indexes to support robust natural language search functionality

  • Leverage AI tools to assist in development, code review, validation, and test generation

  • Maintain and improve unit test coverage across services

  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability

  • Understand and apply CI/CD concepts with tools like GitHub Actions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience

  • Expertise in AWS serverless technologies: Lambda, SQS, RDS, and Step Functions

  • Proficiency in TypeScript; additional experience in Python or Java is a plus

  • Strong knowledge of both Object-Oriented and Functional Programming

  • Experience debugging with AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar tools

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and produce workflow diagrams

  • Strong experience mentoring and performing code reviews

  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions

  • Ability to scale and tune services for performance and reliability

  • Familiarity with npm private packages and modern package management

  • Understanding of relational, NoSQL, and caching database types

  • Experience building OpenSearch indexes

  • Hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate development and review processes

  • Commitment to unit testing with high coverage

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer 6 Associate)

  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform)

  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, ECS, or EKS

  • Background knowledge of media digital supply chains

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About Fox Corporation

Fox Corporation is an American media company that was founded in 2019. The company is headquartered in New York City and operates through its subsidiaries, which include Fox News, Fox Sports, and the Fox Broadcasting Company. Fox Corporation is primarily involved in the production and distribution of news, sports, and entertainment content through various media platforms, including television, radio, and digital media. The company is known for its conservative-leaning news coverage and has been the subject of controversy in recent years. Fox Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Fox Corporation
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$12.6 billion

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