We are a leading independent media company in Australia with three primary digital publications.
With over 20 years of experience in digital journalism, we employ more than 50 people across multiple cities and collaborate with a global network of over 100 contributors.
Our Values Growth Focused : We are committed to the positive impact of each brand.
Our mission is to overcome obstacles individually and as a team.
High Standards : We strive for excellence and welcome feedback to meet the high expectations of our readers and customers.
Thinking Deeply : We value thorough analysis and in-depth discussions on challenging topics, respecting constructive criticism from our colleagues.
About the Role Role Summary : Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role involves developing, documenting, testing, implementing, and maintaining features for our websites, newsletters, and related products and technologies.
You will be pivotal in our transformation projects involving data warehousing, real-time data pipelines, and AI, with potential for future promotion.
Key Responsibilities : Design and develop new software features, Word Press functionality, and third-party platform integrations via APIs.
Ensure quality and proactive monitoring of software systems.
Participate in the design and engineering of technical solutions.
Contribute to project planning and product improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and meet technical requirements.
Provide project management support for larger technical projects.
Document current, future, and proposed technical solutions.
Skills and Experience Qualifications : Degree in Computer Sciences 4+ years of professional full-stack web development experience Technical Skills : Mobile/responsive website development and third-party technology integrations via APIs.
Experience with: Git source control, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Github) Professional release management, monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic) Agile project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira) Word Press: Custom plugin and theme development Maintaining the latest versions of Word Press core and common plugins Modern CSS frameworks, ideally Tailwind Modern PHP: LAMP/LEMP stack Object-oriented programming, MVC design patterns Laravel Modern frontend tech stacks: Six Good Reasons You'll Want to Join Us Flexible Working : Our digital-first approach for over 20 years supports flexible working.
We champion hybrid working, with 2 office days a week for staff in certain cities, and invest in in-person gatherings to maintain our culture.
Editorial Mission : As an independent media organization, we uphold the principle of a free press, holding power to account and serving our readers' interests.
Growth Focused : We emphasize growth with individual growth maps reviewed quarterly and offer a $400 learning and development budget.
Our Team : Our supportive, smart, and passionate team encourages cross-team collaboration and fosters a culture of witty banter.
Diversity and Inclusion : We actively promote new writers and voices outside the mainstream and prioritize inclusion and diversity in our policies and hiring strategies.
Mentally Healthy Workplace : We believe in clear roles, effective feedback, leadership transparency, and smooth processes to ensure a happy workplace.
We offer accredited Mental Health First Aid and a dedicated EAP service, including six consults per year for staff and their family members.
With over 10 years experience in business development I have built a passion for nurturing longstanding relationships with both candidates and clients.
Partner with us and experience the difference that true expertise can make in your recruitment journey.
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