Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)- Design, build, test, and maintain cloud-native microservices, APIs, and event-driven workflows using AWS serverless technologies including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EventBridge, and SQS in TypeScript.
- Develop modern features that integrate seamlessly with existing WordPress and PHP systems while supporting the ongoing migration to a serverless architecture.
- Build secure, scalable API endpoints, event handlers, synchronization services, and background processing workflows that deliver reliable customer and internal experiences.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, Quality Assurance, and Engineering partners during six-week development cycles to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Practice Spec-Driven Development (SDD) by translating product requirements into well-defined technical specifications, automated tests, and measurable outcomes.
- Leverage AI coding agents effectively by providing clear guidance, critically reviewing generated code, validating edge cases, and ensuring production-quality implementations.
- Troubleshoot production issues across cloud services and legacy integration points, identify root causes, and implement automated testing to prevent regressions.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to engineering documentation, infrastructure as code, observability improvements, and the team's on-call rotation to maintain platform reliability.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)- 3+ years of experience developing production software, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong experience building backend services, APIs, and asynchronous applications using TypeScript and Node.js.
- Hands-on experience developing cloud-native applications using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS, and related serverless services.
- Working knowledge of PHP and familiarity reading and understanding WordPress applications, plugins, REST APIs, and data models.
- Understanding of database design, DynamoDB data modeling, and relational databases such as MySQL.
- Experience writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively within a remote, collaborative engineering team and work successfully across technical and non-technical partners.
- Preferred experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, Terraform, SAM, or Serverless Framework), CI/CD pipelines, event-driven architectures, observability tools, React, or AI-assisted development workflows.
- This is a remote role and may be performed from one of the following states: CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, or WI. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Benefits (What We Offer)- Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
- Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
- Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
- Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
- Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary range for this role is $116,000-$125,000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
