Software Developer

Lee Enterprises is looking for a talented Software Developer to join our IT team. The Software Developer at Lee will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality software applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features while following best practices and coding standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of modern software development practices and the latest technology stacks. This individual will contribute to our mission of driving technological advancements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and interns.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing software applications.
• Continuously learn and apply the latest software development practices, tools, and technologies.
• Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of software solutions.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Work with version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage codebase changes and versioning.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and ceremonies.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, VB6, C#, or Go.
• Experience with front-end frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Familiarity with back-end development and frameworks such as Node.js, Django, or .NET.
• Understanding of database systems, both relational (e.g., MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub actions or CircleCI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Familiarity with serverless computing.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Developer or similar role.
  
  
  

Certificates/Licenses:

• Desirable certifications include:
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer
• Google Professional Cloud Developer
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 73 markets in 26 states.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.

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