Software Engineer III

Condé Nast; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Condé Nast is seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to build and scale internal content creation tools. You will work with product and design teams to deliver production-grade web applications used by editors, writers, and subscribers across the Condé Nast brands.

The role emphasizes performance, AI-friendly workflows, and cross-functional collaboration across regions. You will help lead engineering teams, drive architecture decisions, and contribute to a scalable platform for Vogue, Wired,

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert-level fluency in at least one programming language, preferably Node.
• Experience designing and deploying production-grade React applications.
• Experience with large-scale Design Systems.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and Apollo Federation.
• Strong end-to-end testing experience and emphasis on TDD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, design, and product to build and iterate web applications for editors to produce top-quality content.
• Lead projects from ideation through execution and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the broader engineering group to improve existing systems and introduce new ideas.
• Identify and optimize performance issues in code and usability.

Skills

Node.js

React

GraphQL

REST APIs

TDD

Design Systems

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.

Job Description

Location:

Bengaluru, KA

About Platform Engineering

Our mission is to build modern media platforms to serve our omnichannel experiences for our portfolio of global brands such as Vogue, Wired, Vanity Fair, and Glamour which currently reaches over 500 million, monthly users. We need your help to create new capabilities and strengthen our existing ones so that our brands can reach wider audiences through engaging digital experiences.

Quality, performance, experimentation, and speed of delivery are all principles at the heart of what we do as a Platform Engineering group. We have strong capabilities in areas such as editorial tooling, content delivery, design systems, advertising, and commerce that we will continue to improve and grow. Our vision is to additionally invest in areas such as video, subscriptions, membership, and next-generation editorial tools.

You will be working alongside international colleagues across the US, London, and India. We strongly emphasize cross-functional working by partnering directly with Product, Data, Design, UX, and Delivery.

About The Role

Condé Nast is looking for an experienced engineer to join and help us build the next generation of our content creation digital products. You will work closely with our product teams and help lead engineering teams in their shared mission to scale out and build our internal platform. These teams’ focus spans many types of products essential to editors, other engineers, and subscribers. Your work will drive the future of Condé Nast’s digital strategy in today’s publishing market and reach millions of readers around the world.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other disciplines (engineering, design, product) in the creation and iteration of web applications built to enable our editors to produce the best content they can
• Helping leading projects from ideation to execution to maintenance
• Collaborating with the broader engineering group on new ideas or improving existing ones
• Identify and improve code and usability performance issues
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Understand and champion AI Native way of working
• Helping us grow and expand our engineering teams

About You

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expert-level fluency in at least 1 programming language - preferably Node
• Experience working with, designing, and deploying production-grade React applications
• Experience working with and helping large scale Design Systems
• Familiarity and experience with designing, and deploying production-grade RESTful APIs, experience
• Sound knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Federation is a must.
• Strong end-to-end testing experience and an emphasis on TDD methodologies
• Eager to learn about new technologies and implement these ideas in a production environment

Our Tech

• Languages and Frameworks: JavaScript, Node, React
• Data: Mongo, Postgres, Kafka, SQS
• Deployment: Docker, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
• Datadog, Splunk - for observing our platform
• APIs: GraphQL, Apollo Federation, AWS AppSync
• Source Control: Git, GitHub

How We Work

• Pairing. We like knowledge sharing and upskilling
• We work with engineers across time zones & locations
• Infrastructure as Code everywhere
• AI Native way fo working
• (Oncall - teams are responsible for their own apps)

Why Work With Us?

• We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits
• We are a bunch of smart, passionate, diverse co-workers who love to teach and love to learn
• We provide whatever hardware and software you need to be productive
• A functional, well-disciplined product development organization
• Big changes are happening in publishing and at Condé Nast, and this is a great time to be a part of it all!

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.