Developer, Penguin Random House IT (Open to Remote)

About the role

The Information Technology department at Penguin Random House (PRH) is seeking a Developer to join their team. This developer will report to a Senior Manager, Application Development.

Responsibilities

• Work on existing and new web projects in the PRH Applications suite to support both internal and external users.
• Build, test, ship, and iterate these technology products during their launch and early lifecycle as they grow and scale, in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and innovation.
• Work closely with the team to execute on the timetables agreed in conjunction with partner teams inside and outside PRH.
• Work in all aspects of development for the products, including infrastructure, services, and frontend development (full-stack), working in collaboration with PRH business units, systems and resources as well as outsourced technology and resources.
• Participate in areas like flexible infrastructure (e.g., AWS), RESTful APIs and service-based architecture, DevOps.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers.
• Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment.
• Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience working with web-based technologies.
• Strong knowledge in JavaScript, and one or more programming languages including but not limited to: PHP, Node.
• Strong knowledge with modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and ES6+.
• Working knowledge with React/Redux or other JavaScript Frameworks.
• Basic understanding of WordPress development.
• Knowledge of AWS environment, i.e. S3, containers, Lambda functions, Cognito.
• Website Accessibility Knowledge of OWASP top 10 security threats.
• Strong understanding of database concepts and ability to write complex and optimized queries in databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM-based tools).
• Basic understanding of: Prompt engineering, LLMs / generative AI concepts.
• Familiarity with object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodology.
• Familiarity designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience integrating AI APIs into applications.
• Experience building AI-powered features (chatbots, recommendations, search).
• Experience using AI for development acceleration (code gen, testing, automation).

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Education Assistance
• Generous paid time off

Pay

$100,000 - $115,000 (Yearly)

Schedule

Remote