Backend Software Dev Engineer, Yahoo News

Yahoo; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Backend Software Development Engineer to build cloud infrastructure and enhance products with a focus on Python programming and DevOps practices. The role offers remote work options and a commitment to diversity. Compensation is competitive, with a range from $111,000 to $231,250 annually.

Benefits

Healthcare

401k

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Qualifications

• You have a bias for action and solve problems proactively.
• You are customer-focused whether dealing with external users or internal teams.
• You have a curiosity about how software operates under the hood.

Responsibilities

• Build new infrastructure in the cloud, specifically in AWS.
• Help plan and implement software practices and delivery.
• Collaborate with peers on new features and enhancements.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python

Experience with Java or Node.js

Proficiency in managing APIs

Solid experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)

Tools

AWS

Back-end web application frameworks

Monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks

Job description

Backend Software Dev Engineer, Yahoo News

Pay: Competitive

Location: Remote

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A Little About Us

At Yahoo News, we are laser-focused on making discovery delightful and becoming the world’s best curator for our 35 million daily users and expanding our distribution to more platforms to meet millions more users where they are. Building the best guide to the Internet (and the world) requires building the best team.

A Lot About You

• You excel at explaining technical concepts to anyone and everyone. People enjoy collaborating with you
• You have a bias for action. When you see problems, you solve them
• You are extremely curious. You are constantly interested in how the software you interact with works “under the hood”
• You are customer-focused–regardless of whether the customer is an external user or an internal team
• You know that writing code isn’t the end of the process, and you delight in understanding how that code is running in production, looking at metrics, and planning improvements

Responsibilities

• Build new infrastructure in the cloud, specifically in AWS, to power the next generation of products and experiences at Yahoo!
• Help to scope, plan, and implement best-in-class software practices, procedures, and delivery
• Contribute to implementation guidelines and execution strategy for your team’s goals
• Collaborate with your peers, product managers, and engineering leaders on new features and enhancements

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with Java or Node.js
• Familiarity with back-end web application frameworks and open source tools
• Predisposition towards testing, instrumentation, and documentation.
• Proficiency in managing APIs and integrating third-party APIs
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and version control
• Solid experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks

We encourage candidates who may not check all the boxes to apply

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

The compensation for this position ranges from $111,000.00 - $231,250.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much more.