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About the Role

Penguin Random House's Information Technology department is seeking a Developer to join their dynamic, agile development team. This role focuses on building well-designed, fast-developed products and services that provide value, working in collaboration with business units and technology resources.

Responsibilities

• Work on existing and new web projects in the PRH Applications suite to support internal and external users.
• Build, test, ship, and iterate technology products during their launch and early lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with the team to execute on agreed timetables with partner teams.
• Engage in all aspects of product development, including infrastructure, services, and frontend development (full-stack).
• Participate in areas such as flexible infrastructure (e.g., AWS), RESTful APIs, service-based architecture, and DevOps.
• Automate tasks and build tools as part of the frontend development workflow.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with good judgment.
• Multi-task and transition between tasks efficiently and calmly.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with web-based technologies.
• Strong knowledge in JavaScript.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages including PHP, Node.
• Strong knowledge of modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and ES6+.
• Working knowledge with React/Redux or other JavaScript Frameworks.
• Basic understanding of WordPress development.
• Knowledge of AWS environment (S3, containers, Lambda functions, Cognito).
• Understanding of Website Accessibility.
• Knowledge of OWASP top 10 security threats.
• Strong understanding of database concepts and ability to write complex and optimized queries in databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM-based tools).
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering.
• Basic understanding of LLMs / generative AI concepts.
• Working knowledge of object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodology.
• Familiarity with source code control.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience integrating AI APIs into applications.
• Experience building AI-powered features (chatbots, recommendations, search).
• Experience using AI for development acceleration (code gen, testing, automation).
• Familiarity designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

Skills

• React/Redux
• WordPress
• SCSS Modules
• CI/CD pipeline
• GitLab CI
• Test automation
• Docker
• Jest
• Enzyme
• AWS
• Pantheon web hosting
• MySQL
• Postgresql
• JavaScript
• PHP
• Node
• HTML5
• CSS3
• ES6+
• AI tools
• Prompt engineering
• LLMs
• Generative AI
• Object-oriented design
• Agile software development
• Source code control
• RESTful APIs

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years experience

Salary/Compensations

• $100,000 - $115,000

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off

About the Company

• Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world.
• We are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution.
• Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.
• More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Equal Opportunity

• Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.