Software Engineer
Reston, VA
Software Engineering /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Brightspot®, we believe technology should enable content-focused teams to work smarter, faster, and more seamlessly to move businesses forward. Our world-class delivery team has decades of collective experience supporting digital transformation efforts for some of the world’s most well-known companies – from eCommerce brands and media organizations to corporate businesses. Brightspot prides itself on being a leading content management system built to grow and adapt to any business.
We’re looking for experienced full-stack developers with a passion for their work and a hunger to learn. Join our team and work on our Enterprise Content Management Platform as well as high-profile sites for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, Politico, LA Times, Walmart, Special Olympics, and many more. You will work on multiple projects, from the concept phase through testing and launch. We work in an open, collaborative environment and seek developers who enjoy problem-solving and straying outside the routine.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the overall web architecture, including core application features such as registration, content management, information security, social graph integration, personalization, video and community forums.
- Translate designs into functioning digital experiences.
- Critically evaluate new web technologies and help us decide which to adopt.
- Write clean, maintainable code that is scalable, reliable, and observable
- Participate in code reviews and other techniques to improve code quality.
Qualifications
- 2-4+ years of professional web development experience, a proven record of developing public-facing websites, and a general passion for web development.
- Experience developing data-driven web applications in Java.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software development principles.
- Strong understanding of web-based architecture (web servers, load balancing, caching, databases, replication, etc.).
- Mastery of HTML and CSS, and a great understanding of cross-browser display challenges.
- Mastery of JavaScript and other web technologies
- Understanding of version control techniques (GitHub, Subversion, CVS, etc.).
- Up-to-date knowledge of latest trends in web application development.
- Understanding of the Document Object Model (DOM) and DOM scripting techniques.
At Brightspot®, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Visit www.brightspot.com and follow us on Twitter @TeamBrightspot to learn more about our story and solutions!
