Software Engineer - Media
Leaf Group

Leaf Group is looking for a Software Engineer that will be working on Content Lab, a CMS that allows editors to create and manage the content for all of our sites. This is a large, sophisticated, single page application used by hundreds of users that allows for real-time collaboration between editors. We provide a highly interactive, smooth user-experience inside the browser, allowing users to perform complex tasks around content management. Our frontend is built on top of Django, React.js and interfaces to a set of microservices written in Node.js.

Leaf Group is a house of brands, creating and cultivating digital-first companies in growing lifestyle categories: Fitness & Wellness (Well+Good, Livestrong.com); Home & Decor (Hunker, Society6, Deny Designs), and Art & Design (Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair). Additionally, we have performance focused brands in key categories such as Travel, Pets, and DIY (OnlyInYourState, Cuteness, eHow). Our media and marketplace brands are authentic and authoritative, reaching a large and growing passionate audience.

We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. We look for proactive, accountable people focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our businesses forward. Check us out here.

You'll Report To: Sr. Manager, Engineering

A typical day as a Software Engineer might include:

• Working on a complex, modular user interface where application architecture and API design are the main challenges. As a member of a cross-functional team, you'll work side by side with Frontend, SDET and Backend engineers of the Media Team.
• You will mainly work on the Composer module, which is responsible for the creation of all of the content of more than 60 sites. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and approaches that are not limited to frontend development but will also give you a comprehensive grasp of the entire product.

You'll be successful if you are a Software Engineer who specializes in frontend development to build scalable, single page applications utilizing React/Vue.js, Webpack, jQuery, LESS/SASS technologies. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering, great user experiences, and is excited to work on initiatives that help build our business. If you're as excited as we are, then you know what to do! Come join our fun, fast paced, energetic team, which utilizes the best technologies the web can offer.

What You Have:

• Minimum of 2 years' coding experience, preferably developing in JavaScript or Python.
• Strong expertise with JavaScript, asynchronous programming, Promises, ES6, etc.
• Solid knowledge with browser APIs to capture user interaction.
• Experience with application frameworks (React/Redux, Vue.js, Angular).
• Experience with component-based architecture and development.
• Strong understanding of building web apps powered by RESTful APIs.
• Comfortable with Developer Tools, Git, Code Reviews, and Jira.
• Familiar with: OOP, REST, JSON, SEMVER, CMS.
• Confidence in your code because you drink Mocha and sometimes Chai.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Not afraid to wear multiple hats - no job being too small or too large.

Nice To Have:

• Any knowledge of Node.js and frameworks (Express, Restify, Next.js) associated with it.
• Any knowledge of Python and Django framework is a huge plus.
• Any knowledge of jQuery, Handlebars or vanilla JavaScript is a huge plus.
• Knowledge with embedding with 3rd party platforms like Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc
• Knowledge of using SEO tools like, Google Analytics, Semrush, Clearscope.

What We Have:

• Among Comparably's 2020 Best CEOs for Diversity and Best CEOs for Women
• eHow is the 2019 & 2020 People's Choice and official Webby Winner for Social Video/How To-DIY
• OnlyInYourState is ranked the #3 Travel and Information Site (ComScore)
• Well+Good is the 2019 People's Choice winner of the Webby's Award for Best Lifestyle Brand
• Leaf Group is among TalentDesk's 2019 Best Companies To Work For
• Leaf Group is among the 2019 Built In LA Best Companies To Work For
• Well+Good is the 2018 winner of Fast Company's Most Innovative Company Award
• MyPlate is the 2018 winner of the Webby Award for Best Design
• Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages (i.e., Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K)
• Paid-to-play vacation rewards
• Discretionary unlimited vacation time
• Employee discounts for Saatchi Art, Society6, and Deny Designs

Leaf Group is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects our customers and the world we live in. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply for our roles. Leaf Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Agency Disclosure:

If the Leaf Group Talent Acquisition department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Leaf Group does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Leaf Group will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

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