The Washington Post

Front End Software Engineer, Design Systems

The Washington Post

One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

You’ll be responsible for taking designs and turning them into reusable components that are installed and used across the entire Washington Post organization. Gather business and technical requirements by working closely with clients and others within Engineering and Design. Evaluate, assess, design and develop component libraries and SDKs to meet these requirements by gaining in-depth knowledge of the supported business areas, following established development methodologies and standards. As a member of the project team, contribute to project scope definition activities, provide input to project plan development, prototype high-risk project tasks, and advise on complex technical issues. Identify detailed characteristics of solution design and write detailed specifications when appropriate. Research available technologies outside of the company and recommend appropriate design solutions.

Where is this job?
This job is located at One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical professional experience required

  • Familiarity with unit and integration testing, Jest, Enzyme, Testing Library, Cypress

  • Ability to write clear, concise documentation for APIs and SDKs

Required Skills
  • Javascript

  • HTML

  • CSS

  • React

  • Time Management Skills

Soft Skills
  • Results Oriented

  • Prioritizing skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail Oriented and Organized

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Front End Software Engineer, Design Systems in One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA is between $85,000 and $110,000. This range may vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the individual.

Additional Information
The Washington Post is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedJanuary 28th, 2022
Apply BeforeSeptember 18th, 2025
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About The Washington Post

The Washington Post is a major American daily newspaper published in Washington, DC, with a particular emphasis on national politics and the federal government.

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