GUARDIAN NEWS AND MEDIA: Software Engineer - tools, process, automation

Job title: Software Engineer – tools, automation, process
Department: Digital Development
Responsible to: Head of Quality

So – what does the job involve?



As a ‘software engineer – tools, process, automation’ you will be assigned to one of our independently functioning product teams, with the brief to devise and implement technical solutions to the quality challenges faced by the team. This is a very open remit. Other current engineers in this role have worked on initiatives such as:

• Internal tool development



• User engagement initiatives, such as mobile app alpha / beta programmes



• Static code analysis pipeline



• Automated testing



• Continuous integration



• AWS-based infrastructure management



• Establishing data driven solutions to quality problems

There is a wide scope for this role, so we are looking for creative and open minded engineers who can take the initiative and create technical solutions for a fast-paced, cutting edge development team.

We love working at the Guardian because we can:

• Work in a company whose project we are passionate about



• Contribute to open source projects



• Work with cutting edge technologies



• Develop and demonstrate ideas at hackdays



• Have access to a culture where training and mentoring to improve your skills and learn new technologies are strongly encouraged



• Create opportunities to give this back to other colleagues too



• Attend conferences and host Meetups, and speak at them too



• Work in a friendly and informal environment



• Get involved with diversity projects in the department and the tech community, including code clubs and stem projects

Benefits of working at the guardian

• Opportunities for flexible working



• Volunteering days and opportunities



• Regular company events



• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 more



• Cycle to work scheme and gym membership scheme



• Full medical and dental insurance



• A generous pension plan



• Childcare assistance vouchers



• and more!