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Software Engineer II, Ad Engineering - The Washington Post
Software Engineer
Build and scale ad‑tech platforms that deliver engaging, data‑driven experiences. Develop front‑end and back‑end components using JavaScript, React, and Node.js while leveraging cloud services and programmatic advertising expertise.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance ad delivery systems using JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
- Implement responsive, standards‑compliant UI components with HTML5 and CSS for dynamic ad experiences.
- Integrate programmatic advertising APIs and data pipelines to optimize targeting and reporting.
- Collaborate with product, data, and operations teams to define requirements and deliver scalable cloud solutions on AWS.
- Write automated tests, conduct code reviews, and ensure code quality and performance standards.
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably in ad tech or digital media.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, Node.js, HTML5, and CSS.
- Hands‑on experience with programmatic advertising platforms, APIs, and data integration.
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
javascriptreactnodejsaws