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$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
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The Britannica Group owns two of the worlds most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica (established 1768) and Merriam-Webster (established 1825). Now, as digital-first brands, they serve a global audience of more than 2 billion users on the web, apps, and social media.
We are hiring for a Software Engineer to join the Britannica engineering team working across complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and writing clean, testable code. You'll be instrumental in shaping the backend infrastructure and ensuring reliability and performance across all services.
Location: Chicagoland/Hybrid (Out-of-State candidates can be fully remote)
Key Responsibilities
? Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Python, and PHP
? Architect and implement microservices that are performant, scalable, and secure
? Integrate and optimize relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and in-memory data stores (Redis)
? Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code reliability and quality
? Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and troubleshooting session
? Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality software
? Contribute to documentation and internal knowledge sharing
Required Skills & Experience
? 3+ years of backend development experience in a production environment ? Proficiency in Java, Python and/or PHP
? Hands-on experience with Redis, MySQL, and PostgreSQL ? Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend integration patterns
? Experience developing and maintaining microservices in a distributed architecture
? Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and TDD principles ? Comfort with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
? Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
? Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
? Experience in an Agile work environment, contributing to sprints and story point estimations.
Nice to Haves
? Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
? IaC experience using Serverless or SST
? Work experience creating admin UIs for content management systems
? Familiarity with GraphQL or message queues
? Knowledge of performance tuning for large-scale applications
? Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)
Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a workforce who represent a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.
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