Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.We are now looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our growing Multimedia team. The Senior Software Developer will play a critical role in developing and operating the production platform used daily by multimedia teams at The Guardian to create and publish audio and video content across our UK, Australia and US offices. You will work on the in-house applications and integrations editorial staff rely on, the AWS infrastructure and automation behind them, and the media management systems that underpin them.The multimedia platform stack includes Go, TypeScript, React and Electron. About the roleCollate, design, develop, configure, test and release high quality software that supports the evolving requirements of the multimedia editorial teams. Build and operate event-driven services and integrations on AWS, ensuring solutions delivered are reliable, supportable and maintainable.Maintain the AWS infrastructure and automation behind the platform, including compute, storage, networking and media-processing services.Diagnose and fix bugs in a timely manner based on priority, using log-based troubleshooting and performance analysis.About youProven experience as a software developer, systems engineer or similar role, building and operating production systemsStrong programming ability in at least one modern language in the platform stack, with the aptitude to become productive across others. The platform stack includes Go, TypeScript, React and Electron).Experience with REST API design and integration with third-party platformsHands-on experience with AWS (or an equivalent cloud platform), including compute, storage, networking and IAMExperience designing event-driven, asynchronous systems on AWS (e.g. Lambda, SQS, webhook-driven integrations) and an understanding of the failure modes of distributed processingConfident working in Linux environments: command line, systemd, networking, performance tuning and log-based troubleshootingFamiliarity with standard engineering workflow: Git, pull requests, code review and CI/CD pipelinesA practical security mindset around patching, dependency hygiene and least-privilege accessCollaborative approach, with a willingness to share knowledge, peer-review work and support colleaguesUnderstanding of, or strong interest in, multimedia production workflows. We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK mediaWe operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; The interview process will include a technical exercise and a competency-based interview, at least one stage will be in person at our Kings Cross office. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Benefits at the GuardianYou'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; Season ticket loans are also available.You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.Culture and wellbeingWe want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.Learning and developmentWe encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.Guardian News and Media is proud to be a London Living wage employer. The minimum salary for any full-time role within the organisation is 30,000 per annum.
Senior Software Developer (Hybrid / Flexible / Remote) in London employer: Guardian Media Group
At the Guardian, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusivity within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a Technical Product Manager, you will benefit from generous annual leave, comprehensive healthcare options, and robust support for personal and professional development, all while working in a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and growth, combined with our mission-driven culture, makes the Guardian a truly rewarding place to advance your career in the media industry.
