Software Engineer I: Web Apps & Data (Go/JS/PHP)

Ziff Davis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ookla is hiring a Software Engineer I to help build and scale web application services within a mixed Go, JavaScript, Python, and PHP stack. The role emphasizes collaboration, code reviews, and agile practices while leveraging modern data technologies such as MySQL, Redshift, Athena, and S3.

You will contribute to full-stack tasks and adopt AI-assisted development tools. The team values proactive communication, problem-solving, and staying current with industry trends as part of a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent working experience.
• 1+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience with database technologies.
• Experience implementing a server API.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Grow your expertise in developing high-quality, efficient web services using Go, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Grow your expertise in database technologies, including MySQL, Redshift, Athena and S3, to optimize data storage and retrieval processes.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.
• Eager to help with the full-stack when needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, identifying and implementing solutions in a timely manner.
• Participate in agile development methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in web development, and actively contribute to the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the team.
• Be self-driven. You need to be comfortable reaching out to cross-functional team members to find the information you need to complete tasks.
• Use LLM/AI tools to ramp up on codebases, complete boilerplate tasks, and assist with code completions.

Skills

Go

JavaScript

Python

PHP

MySQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS

OpenAPI

Job description

Ookla is hiring a Software Engineer I to help build and scale web application services within a mixed Go, JavaScript, Python, and PHP stack. The role emphasizes collaboration, code reviews, and agile practices while leveraging modern data technologies such as MySQL, Redshift, Athena, and S3.

You will contribute to full-stack tasks and adopt AI-assisted development tools. The team values proactive communication, problem-solving, and staying current with industry trends as part of a global