Developer, Penguin Random House IT (Open to Remote)

The Information Technology department at Penguin Random House (PRH) is looking for a Developer to join their team.  This developer will report to a Senior Manager, Application Development. Our developers build products and services that are designed well, developed fast, and provide value. The Developer will work with a small development team within PRH in a dynamic, agile development environment. 

The environment you’ll be working in 

• React/Redux 

• WordPress 

• SCSS Modules 

• CI/CD pipeline to production w/GitLab CI 

• Test automation for unit, integration 

• Docker 

• Jest and Enzyme unit tests 

• AWS, Pantheon web hosting 

• MySQL, Postgresql 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• 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. The role involves working with the latest technologies, with a focus on automating tasks where possible and building tools as part of the frontend development workflow.              

•  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.  

• 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  
• Working knowledge of object-oriented design 

• Familiarity with agile software development methodology 

• Familiarity with source code control 

• Excellent communication skills 

 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)  

• Familiarity designing and implementing RESTful APIs