Description:

DC Thomson is a business focused on making a positive impact on the communities it serves, home to well-known media brands.
The Senior Software Engineer will collaborate with various teams and skill sets across the organization.
This role involves the inception and continuance of products, playing a significant role in the company's largest digital transformation.
The position allows for working across different disciplines, mentoring, and creating high-quality web-based applications.
Continuous learning and high-velocity decision-making are emphasized, with opportunities for industry-standard training.
The engineer will contribute to the delivery of software solutions and refine the software development life cycle.
The role encourages working across the entire technology stack, utilizing languages such as React, PHP, GraphQL, SQL, and WordPress.

Requirements:

A collaborative approach with examples of working in Agile environments across cross-functional teams is essential.
Experience in designing solutions within a high-velocity, iterative software development lifecycle is required.
A passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge with colleagues is important.
Ability to prioritize projects within pragmatic timescales and influence technical requirements is necessary.
Innovation in engineering practices and a willingness to experiment with new technologies is expected.
A commitment to maintaining an inclusive and compassionate engineering culture is crucial.
Experience in code quality concepts and improvement of developer experience is required.
Demonstrated experience in creating applications following good software practices is necessary.
Ability to communicate innovative decisions and document software solutions for various audiences is essential.
Experience in designing modular systems with clear contracts between components is required.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate solutions effectively are necessary.
Relevant certifications and training are preferred.
Experience with PHP, React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS (or similar) is required.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week.
The company offers a generous package including 34 days of holiday, a Health Cash Plan, an excellent pension, and a competitive salary.
There are many staff discounts and additional benefits available.
Remote working is welcomed, with offices located in London, Glasgow, and Dundee.
DC Thomson is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all individuals without discrimination.