Software Engineer 2 (KSL.com) (Hybrid, Utah)

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Deseret Digital Media (DDM) | KSL.com | Utah.com is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our technology team to collaboratively build and support the KSL Classifieds product.

In a typical week, software engineers on this team develop and maintain features for the KSL Classifieds product. They work with a team of product managers, graphic designers, and software and QA engineers to prioritize and build features.

The ideal candidate has experience working on high-traffic websites using Golang, Node, Python, or a similar language. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an excitement to learn new skills and technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain modern web applications using back-end technologies, like Golang, Node, and Python.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and maintain portions of KSL Classifieds.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2–5 years of experience with web software development technologies and tools.
• Experience building modern, versioned APIs.
• Experience with database technologies like MongoDB, MySQL or similar.
• Experience with version control systems, like Git, and using tools like GitHub.
• A desire to learn and share new and emerging technologies.
• A strong ability to work collaboratively with team members, including software and QA engineers, product managers, and UX and graphic designers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A goal-oriented focus with high personal drive, integrity, and energy.

It’s a Bonus If You Have Experience

• Developing and maintaining high-traffic websites.
• Developing and maintaining backend web applications written in PHP.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Building containerized applications using Docker or similar applications.
• Writing unit tests and using code quality tools to maintain project quality.
• Familiarity or experience with front-end technologies like React, Next.js or Remix.

Why DDM?

In addition to all the standard things that happen to be great at DDM (like competitive wages, opportunity for growth and advancement, stability, and super benefits)…

• We care about our contribution to the world. We not only care about the health of the business, we care about our impact on other humans. It's right in our mission statement – more than once.
• We take work/life balance seriously. No, really. We do. We care about what we do and we expect the work to get done on time, but we know there are extremely, vitally important things about your life outside of work, and we want you to take those things just as seriously.
• Exceptional benefits, contributing 401(k) and retirement plan.

This job is a great opportunity for a performance-driven, detail-oriented individual interested in a dynamic and growing organization. He or she should also be motivated by the organization’s broader mission and be able to develop relationships with all members of the team. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Deseret Digital Media is an equal opportunity employer. Deseret Digital Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.