Developer, Penguin Random House IT (Open to Remote)

Summary

Penguin Random House is a leading publishing house with a diverse portfolio of publishing brands and imprints. The company is seeking a Developer to build and support web products and services for internal and external users in a dynamic, agile environment. The role involves full-stack development, infrastructure, testing, DevOps, API integration, and collaboration with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off