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　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Advanced proficiency in front-end Web development using JavaScript, React 18+, NodeJs, CSS3, semantic HTML and related technologies, including demonstrable knowledge of idiomatic coding practices and design patterns

　　Proficiency developing services using Node and Express and REST APIs (level 3) and/or GraphQL APIs

　　Tooling using enterprise standard tools and methodologies like Webpack, ESLint, Jest, Cucumber, TDD, BDD and/or ATDD

　　Authoring clear documentation and architectural diagrams

　　Source control management via Git and Github

　　Development on the AWS Platform

　　Experience working in an enterprise CI/CD environment

　　User-level knowledge of industry-standard business tools like Jira, Confluence and Slack

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Manipulating SQL and/or No-SQL databases, like MySQL and MongoDB

　　Serverless architecture and technologies, particularly on AWS (Lambda, SQS, AppSync, etc.)

　　Implementing online display ads via Google Publisher Tags (GPT)

　　Instrumenting user analytics via Adobe Analytics

　　A/B and multivariate testing using tools like Optimizely or Adobe Target

　　Job Summary

　　At Dictionary.com, the Senior Software Engineer II is a top contributor to one or more software product teams. As a Senior Software Engineer II on our team, you’ll be expected to write clean and maintainable code, contribute to the architecture of performant applications, execute on complex product requirements to deliver minimalist solutions, coach other engineers, and provide rigorous code reviews, all while adhering to our standards, conventions, and best practices.

　　Responsibilities

　　Work as a member of a self-organizing team within the Agile Scrum process and the SDLC

　　Design, develop and test software solutions in accordance with Agile user stories and bug tickets

　　Adhere to stringent standards regarding security, compliance, quality, observability and cost

　　Author architectural diagrams and clear, concise documentation

　　Actively grow your skill set by strengthening your proficiency in software development fundamentals, advanced engineering techniques and technologies, design patterns and best practices

　　Coach and set an example for less senior engineers

　　Benefits and Perks

　　Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks (https://www.myrocketcareer.com/working-here/benefits-and-perks/list/) .

　　Who We Are

　　Dictionary.com is committed to eliminating anxiety with the English language through simple, expertly crafted definitions, the perfect synonyms, and rich narratives about the intersection of words and culture. We are the leading digital source for everything related to words and their meanings, with 70 million monthly users and 100 million app installs. We believe words are core to the human experience, and as such, we’ve made it our mission to deliver the best dictionary and thesaurus imaginable to the largest audience possible.

　　The Dictionary.com team exudes energy and a passion for words and language and is driven to invest in the people and products that will propel Dictionary.com forward another 20+ years.

　　Disclaimer

　　This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.

　　We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. 

　　The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.

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