Senior Full Stack Web Platform Architect & Developer
Are you a passionate developer looking to make a significant impact? Join our dynamic Digital Innovation Team, where we specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions in a start-up-like environment with minimal overhead. You'll lead the development of innovative web applications from the ground up, working on exciting greenfield projects. This is a unique opportunity to further develop your skills while contributing to groundbreaking newsroom content for editorial. If you're eager to collaborate, innovate, and grow within a team that values creativity and agility, we'd love to hear from you!
The Digital Innovation team is a highly skilled, small, agile, and super rapid development team. Speed is at the forefront of what we do. Using your own decisions, you'll find the most efficient way to reach your goals without compromise to technical integrity or feature implementation. You'll find yourself amongst senior frontend and backend web developers who will collaborate with you.
Responsibilities
* Architect and develop web applications built using the latest JavaScript technologies from scratch, ensuring efficiency and scalability. You will own the entire development process from initial concept to deployment.
* Develop and adapt pre-existing Node APIs to support application functionality.
* Use your knowledge on building live collaborating tools in your day-to-day web application development. All web apps you build will be live collaboration platforms, just like Google Docs.
* Utilize the latest in frontend styling technologies to provide easy implementation of design systems, themes, and rapid development.
* Confidently leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance productivity.
* Collaborate with designers, journalists, motion graphic designers, and video editors to conceptualize, plan, develop, and publish small tools and interactive features for The Telegraph readers.
* Demonstrate self-management skills and a proactive approach in identifying and fulfilling project requirements to ensure successful outcomes.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, tools, and technologies, and actively propose innovative solutions to improve user experience and development efficiency.
* Strive to receive feedback in the form of real user stats, as quickly as possible after building, and relentlessly drive this time-to-feedback downward.
* Adapt quickly to changing decisions and outputs based on user feedback.
Requirements
Proven Experience
* Demonstrated experience as a Lead Web Application Engineer (or similar role), with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects, particularly those involving complex CMS platforms and live collaborative features.
* Extensive experience in architecting, developing, and deploying scalable web applications from the ground up.
Expert-Level Proficiency in JavaScript
* Deep understanding of JavaScript, including advanced concepts and design patterns.
* Expertise with frameworks such as Next.js and React.
Live Collaboration and Real-Time Technologies
* In-depth understanding of real-time data synchronization and live collaboration technologies.
* Familiarity with Operational Transformation (OT) algorithms and Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs).
* Experience with technologies like WebSockets, Socket.io, or similar for real-time communication.
Back-End Development Skills
* Proficient in Node.js for server-side development, including building and adapting APIs.
* Experience with Fastify or similar Node.js frameworks.
* Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
Front End Technologies
* Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
* Expertise in Tailwind CSS.
Development Lifecycle and Methodologies
* Comprehensive understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
* Experience with Agile methodologies, Scrum, or Kanban frameworks.
* Proficiency in using version control systems like Git.
Performance Optimization
* Experience in optimizing web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
* Proficient in profiling and debugging tools to identify performance bottlenecks.
Collaboration Tools
* Ability to collaborate with designers using tools like Figma.
* Experience in maintaining focused and effective documentation.
Modern Development Tools
* Willingness to leverage AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT.
* Familiarity with task runners and module bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Rollup, Vite, Astro).
Benefits
The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities.
Training and Development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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