Sr. Software Engineer - Content Publishing Systems

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Senior Software Engineer - Content Publishing Systems Austin, TX Demand Media (NYSE:DMD) informs, entertains and connects millions of people every day. Through a portfolio of vertical web properties reaching more than 100 million monthly visitors, a global network of digital partners, and a breakthrough content studio, Demand Media publishes what the world wants to know and share. Join the company that is shaping the future of media – how it’s created, consumed and shared! We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is as diverse, adventurous and open-minded as the content we create for the world. We encourage all of our employees to learn and grow personally and professionally so they can assume greater responsibilities and advance their careers. Plus, you’ll get to work in the lovely SoCo neighborhood of Austin, at our offices in the former Austin Opera House, Willie Nelson’s old music venue. (Yes, we still have the stage.) Lunch at Threadgill’s, Doc’s Motorworks, Home Slice, or any of a dozen funky food trailers could be a daily event for you. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a server side software engineer for its Austin office. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of designing and writing excellent code and be prepared to bring code samples for discussion. An ideal candidate will have experience with high-performance, high-scale web applications, test driven development, and web technologies like JSON, HTTP, HTML, and REST. Responsibilities:

Write, Unit test, debug, and troubleshoot critical online software applications
Work on a small team of highly motivated programmers and testers to develop and iterate software components
Work with a product organization to help define features that will aid the business goals of Demand Media
Develop new and modify existing functionality to fulfill feature requirements
Work to improve the efficiency and functionality of existing software solutions
Research new technologies and incorporate them into new systems and products
Collaborate with other teams and facilitate integrations
Resolve issues with speed and quality as bugs have an immediate, direct business impact

Requirements

4– 6 years of professional software development experience
Strong experience in Python is preferred, but a solid background in other languages (Java, .NET, C ) may transfer
Some experience with Object Oriented Programming
Bachelor’s degree in BSCS or equivalent experience

Pluses:

Experience with Distributed Systems/Cloud computing
Experience in a Web application development environment strongly preferred
Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
Experience with common js libs (jQuery, backbone, underscore)

About Us: Founded in 2006, Demand Media is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with offices in Kirkland, WA, Austin, TX, New York, NY and London, UK. For more information visit: ****   

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