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Form of workWhy Hearst
We are one of the nation's largest diversified media, information, and services company with more than 360 businesses. Our current portfolio expands the traditional publishing company people have come to know us by, we now own cable networks like A&E, HISTORY, ESPN; financial leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of media information and service businesses: transportation assets and digital services business iCrossing and KUBRA.
We believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines that come together to form one epic unit. What we do starts with our people.
Are you someone who's faced challenges head-on and always found a way out? We believe that real-world experiences bring unique problem-solving skills, and we're looking for that in our next team member.
HTS is seeking an experienced and dedicated Principal Engineer to join the Employee Applications team. As a Principal Engineer, we seek a self-motivated individual who excels in driving initiatives, leading teams, and possesses hands-on expertise in AWS serverless services and DevOps practices.
You'll lead a team of skilled developers, driving projects from concept to completion and ensuring that our software solutions are robust, scalable, and cutting-edge.
Technical Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of software solutions, ensuring scalability, security, maintainability, and performance.
- Hands on development across the entire technology stack, including front-end (HTML, CSS and ReactJS) and back-end (Java and Python) technologies.
- Deep knowledge of AWS services like Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, and CloudWatch
- Implement and manage DevOps processes, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing.
- Work hand-in-hand with a diverse team: from fellow developers to product managers to UX designers and scrummasters, ensuring the best results.
- Dive deep into existing applications, optimizing them for performance, security, and more.
- Embrace agile methodologies, using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and ServiceNow to keep projects streamlined and efficient.
Qualifications
- Resilient Problem Solver: Ever faced an obstacle and found a way around, over, or through it? We're looking for someone who takes initiative, dives into the issue, and suggests solutions.
- Curiosity: Are you someone who's curious about how things work and always keen to learn about the latest technologies?
- Proactive Communicator: If you come across challenges or need clarity, you'd proactively research and reach out to explore potential solutions
- Lifelong Learner: Love exploring and picking up new skills? We value continuous growth and are on the lookout for those who never stop learning.
- Mentor: Passionate about guiding team members to expand their technical and leadership skills
Who We Think Will Thrive Here:
- Someone with a knack for problem-solving.
- An individual who's self-driven but also an excellent team player.
- If you've faced challenges and always found innovative ways to overcome them, you're the kind of person we're looking for.
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $140,000-$160,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.
In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $140,000-$160,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.
The Hearst Technology Services (HTS) team partners with Hearst's businesses that operate in diverse industries to enable business outcomes leveraging modern technology solutions. We are a global, customer centric, agile and innovative organization where creativity, team work and having fun while working hard is appreciated.
