Backend Engineer (Java), Media

A Little About Us

Taiwan Media team develops and operates 30+ websites and mobile apps, including Yahoo News, Finance, Entertainment, TV, Homepage, and Commerce, providing premium digital content to millions of users every day and helping us dominate the TW and HK markets. The team focuses on creating the most relevant local experiences and services while leveraging global development resources.

A Lot About You 

We are looking for talented individuals passionate about building the most advanced Media and Content platform. Join us to work on cutting-edge technology to deliver a state-of-the-art platform with top talents around the globe.

Your Day 

• Responsible for design, implementation/development, and unit testing of various modules with minimal supervision

• Participate in troubleshooting various problems in the system

• Participate in design discussions and reviews

• Participate in the full life cycle of a large project: design, implementation, testing, releasing, and sustaining.

You Must Have

• Bachelor or Master in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields.

• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience in Java language.

• Good knowledge of web development and architecture, e.g., HTTP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and Web industry standards.

• Good knowledge of software engineering life cycle, including design, development, build/release, and QA.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and desire to learn new skills.

• Ability to take initiative and be innovative.

• Great sense of responsibility and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Chinese/Mandarin is essential for product comprehension and facilitating effective communication.

• By applying to this position, you are required to locate in Taiwan.

Nice To Have

• Experience in the development on Linux based systems

• Knowledge of one of the scripting languages, e.g., Python, Go, shell script, or PHP

• Experience in developing with RDBMs, e.g., MySQL

• Experience in cloud service, e.g., AWS

• Experience in Agile/Scrum development process or cloud computing

The Good Stuff

• Work at Yahoo - At Yahoo, We want every employee to have as much flexibility as their role allows. Working from home or working from the office? Your choice!

• Summer Friday - We know the importance of work/life balance and realize that some working habits may not have kept up with the times.

• Learning & Development - We have amazing programs you can enter to further grow your career, learn & develop new skills. We also provide you with a tuition reimbursement program for study.

• Health and Wellbeing - We offer employee assistance program (EAP), health club reimbursement, employee vacation program, office massage for you to relieve from stress and release of pressure.

• Work from Abroad Policy - the world as we know it has changed so if you need to travel back to your home country and work remotely, we have you covered.

• Phone & Tech - We will provide all the Apple goods to do your job well.

Join us to immerse yourself in an energetic environment, closely access yourself to cutting edge technology and participate yourself in the exciting and dynamic Internet Industry! Apply Now!