Software Engineer - Commercial Location: London Department: Technology Salary Details: Not Specified Advertising End Date: 03 Jan 2025 Job Description Software Engineer - Commercial Location: London, UK Contract Length: Permanent About News UK Technology: At News UK Technology, we are at the forefront of innovation, leading the global conversation on the future of media and storytelling. We place people at the centre of our business, fostering a values-driven and inclusive environment that allows our staff to grow and thrive. As proud members of the Tech Talent Charter UK, we are committed to diversity, with 34% of our Tech roles filled by gender minorities. Our award-winning team was named Team of the Year at the UK Business and Innovation Awards, 2023. The Team: Our Commercial Engineering team is a vital part of the thriving engineering community in Technology at News UK. We design, develop, and operate News UK's commercial products and platforms. Our mission is to drive strategic goals across the ecosystem, starting with the core websites of The Sun and The Times, and including a portfolio of products such as Dream Team and Sun Football. Your Role: As a Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team that is driving the future of media technology. You will report to the Head of Commercial Engineering and collaborate with a talented group of engineers. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about writing amazing code and constantly improving software architecture. Day to Day You Will: - Develop and maintain News UK's commercial products and platforms. - Implement new technologies and enhancements to drive strategic goals. - Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following DRY principles. - Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) and pair programming. - Work in an Agile/Kanban environment to solve complex problems. - Collaborate with team members and other departments to deliver high-quality solutions. What We're Looking For From You: - Strong experience with Vanilla JavaScript. - Proficiency in NodeJS and Express. - Experience with state management systems such as Redux. - Proficiency in TypeScript. - Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest and Cypress. - Experience with the AWS cloud platform. - Passion for solving complex problems and improving software architecture. - Team player with excellent collaboration skills. About News UK: News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, with renowned newsbrands including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, and Virgin Radio UK. We reach almost 40 million people each month, providing news, analysis, opinion, and entertainment across various formats. Life at News: Driven by passion, guided by principles, and acting with purpose, we strive to represent, reflect, and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, focusing on attracting talent from a wider pool, developing equity programmes for better representation in leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and content. Benefits: - Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks. - Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access. - Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions. - Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes. - 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme. - Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books. - Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. - Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities. - Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling. - A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%. - 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year. Application Process: We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or need any adjustments to support your application, please contact us at [email protected]. Join us at News UK and be part of a team that is shaping the future of media and storytelling. Apply today