Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

About Us:

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the transformation of our existing Python 2-stack to a modern, scalable Next.js stack that will last for years to come.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations for an e-commerce platform.
• Build and optimize responsive user interfaces using React.
• Understand and navigate existing legacy code.
• Work closely with our Product team, SRE team, and collaborators to identify improvements to business processes and implement new features.
• Collaborate with the existing engineering team to design, develop, and implement modern development practices.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer.
• Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript, Next.js, GraphQL, React, and other relevant modern e-commerce technologies.
• Proven experience in understanding, migrating and managing legacy systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think algorithmically.
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing the performance of backend systems.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different teams.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with modern cloud architectures and platforms such as Google Cloud, Azure or AWS, and the differences between them.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD concepts, containerization, and server orchestration.
• Experience with functional programming languages is a plus.
• Prior experience in the gaming industry is a plus.

Working Environment:

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, M-F. There may be an expectation for this role to work "on-call" from time to time, which requires work outside of normal business hours.
• Travel Requirements: From time to time, this role may be required to travel for the occasional team workshop/meetup a handful of times each year.
• Physical Requirements: This role involves standard computer and office based activities, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
• Work Model: For applicants who reside in or around Los Angeles, New York, or London, there may be a requirement to go into our offices 1-2 days per week. For others located in different areas around the world, this position will be remote.
• Supervision Exercised: Individual Contributor

Our Culture and Values

Here’s the good stuff about us…

• You’ll make an impact. We reach 400MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
• We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
• We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
• We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.