Senior Software Engineer, Backend Development

Fox Corporation

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Fox Tech, we stand as a beacon of innovation, crafting world-class, large scale digital products that redefine the entertainment experience. We're on the lookout for visionary individuals to join our pioneering team, tasked with shaping the future of streaming products. Now is your chance to be part of creating and delivering extraordinary digital experiences spanning Sports and Entertainment.

As a key member of our team, you'll drive innovation and significantly contribute to our mission of pioneering the next generation of streaming products. Your opportunity to create unparalleled fan experiences for these iconic sports events is here. Our current advanced digital solutions, accessed by millions across web, mobile, and living room devices, signify just the start of our ambitious journey.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the full software development lifecycle of new and existing applications. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will adopt an Agile methodology, focusing on software architecture and infrastructure. We are seeking talented and passionate Software Engineers who take the initiative in identifying and solving problems, possess logical thought processes, and have the right skill set.

ABOUT YOU

  • Proficiency in writing high-quality, maintainable, and robust code, with expertise in languages such as Golang or Java
  • Adopting best practices in software engineering, including design, testing, version control, documentation, build, deployment, and operations
  • Experience in developing scalable software systems with characteristics such as high performance, high availability, high transactional volume, low latency, and distributed architecture

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as the owner of a functional area, from product conception to delivery
  • Prepare high-level designs under the guidance and document them
  • Independently perform low-level design and coding in multiple tech components related to the functional area
  • Make informed decisions on the appropriate tech stack for a given situation, with guidance from senior team members
  • Optimize existing microservices
  • Consider non-functional requirements (reliability, availability, scalability) when making decisions
  • Build, develop, mentor, and coach junior team members
  • Conduct and participate in code and design reviews to maintain high development standards
  • Take ownership of code quality, unit test coverage, and documentation
  • Collaborate with teams, contribute to the shared vision, and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Develop pragmatic and flexible systems that balance engineering complexity with timely delivery, resulting in tangible business impact
  • Foster a collaborative decision-making environment, where choices are based on merit rather than the proposer

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience
  • Individuals who possess a higher degree of expertise will be considered for senior opportunities
  • Substantial experience in building complex and scalable solutions
  • Excellent programming skills in one or more languages, preferably Golang or Java
  • Strong object-oriented design skills, ability to apply design patterns, and an uncanny ability to design intuitive module and class-level interfaces
  • Ability to perform deep problem-solving and build elegant, maintainable solutions for complex problems
  • Experience in leading multi-engineer projects and mentoring junior engineers
  • Expertise in distributed systems design and architecture, with experience in system performance and scaling
  • Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, and other relational/NoSQL databases

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Learn more about Fox Tech at https://tech.fox.com 

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. 

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