Join a fast-growing portfolio of consumer digital media properties
that total 30M users per month. If you are looking to help establish
modern development practices and to provide backend development guidance
to other teams, then we want to speak with you. Above all else, you are
a software artisan with a passionate desire to craft elegant yet
pragmatic solutions for every task you are given. This role spans
leadership and planning, you will report directly to the Product
Manager. You will initially be working on a large PHP 5 / Symfony 1.4
based website. Your work will be high impact and highly visible—this is a
profitable, public website with millions of monthly visitors.
About the Role:
Maintain and enhance the existing codebase.
Mature the site's development practices and processes to include
automated unit, integration, and acceptance testing; automated builds
and deploys; continuous integration; and other tools/processes you deem
appropriate.
Guide the transition of the site's framework and architectural design
to a more modern approach of loosely coupled services and frameworks.
Mentor other developers working both on this site and other projects who are utilizing a wide variety of technologies.
Coordinate with our product, graphic design, and content teams to understand requirements.
Architect and implement code and processes following industry standards and best practices.
What you will need to be successful:
Fluent in multiple programming languages and constantly learning new technologies.
Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including:
Object-oriented analysis, design, and programming Software design
patterns Data structures Algorithms Strong background in automating
software testing, delivery, and infrastructure changes.
Familiar with data modeling and database design.
5+ years engineering websites and services.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
Experience utilizing and automating cloud computing services a plus.
Why you want this job:
LoveToKnowMedia brings Silicon Valley to Barcelona. You will be part
of a superb team of professionals building one of the fastest growing
digital brand names.
Work in a premium office, at a convenient location in the main shopping district in Barcelona.
Receive recognition and rewards for achieving your business goals.
Perks include a flexible schedule, friendly office environment,
English language courses, professional training, drinks/snacks, and
discounts on gym fees and other services.