API Developer (Virtual)
Lee Enterprises Inc
Davenport, IA
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 29, 2023
Looking to join a fast-growing, cutting edge technology company serving customers nationwide? Look no further! BLOX Digital, the premier internet hosting provider for media companies in the broadcasting and newspaper industry, seeks a seasoned API Developer to join our team in East Moline, Illinois. Can be either local or remote.
Job Responsibilities:
• Solve interesting problems that may require thinking outside-the-box to accomplish development goals
• Build innovative and highly stable applications using existing and emerging technology
• Create and enhance service-based APIs
• Implement system-to-system communication using various protocols
• Evaluate third-party technology and work with partners to integrate solutions
• Communicate proactively with teams of project managers, sales associates and customer support to design and define quality solutions
• Work with version control systems, deployment workflows, system architects, and QA teams to deliver robust and error free applications
Successful candidates will have the following:
• Highly motivated individual capable to perform under minimal supervision
• Minimum of 5 years' software development expertise
• Expertise in creating and modifying Web Services and APIs using RETS
• Expertise with PHP (any MVC framework experience is a plus)
• Expertise with MySQL database query, design and maintenance
• Experience deploying, managing and scaling applications in Heroku is a plus
• Test Driven Development experience is a plus
Pay: $90,000 - $115,000
Why Join Us?
BLOX Digital offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
BLOX Digital is a leading digital solutions provider for media organizations across the United States and beyond. Our comprehensive suite of solutions encompasses everything from content management systems to managed digital advertising services, ensuring that you have access to the latest technology and strategies to succeed in today's ever-changing media landscape. BLOX Digital is majority owned by Lee Enterprises.
Lee Enterprises a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
Job Responsibilities:
• Solve interesting problems that may require thinking outside-the-box to accomplish development goals
• Build innovative and highly stable applications using existing and emerging technology
• Create and enhance service-based APIs
• Implement system-to-system communication using various protocols
• Evaluate third-party technology and work with partners to integrate solutions
• Communicate proactively with teams of project managers, sales associates and customer support to design and define quality solutions
• Work with version control systems, deployment workflows, system architects, and QA teams to deliver robust and error free applications
Successful candidates will have the following:
• Highly motivated individual capable to perform under minimal supervision
• Minimum of 5 years' software development expertise
• Expertise in creating and modifying Web Services and APIs using RETS
• Expertise with PHP (any MVC framework experience is a plus)
• Expertise with MySQL database query, design and maintenance
• Experience deploying, managing and scaling applications in Heroku is a plus
• Test Driven Development experience is a plus
Pay: $90,000 - $115,000
Why Join Us?
BLOX Digital offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
BLOX Digital is a leading digital solutions provider for media organizations across the United States and beyond. Our comprehensive suite of solutions encompasses everything from content management systems to managed digital advertising services, ensuring that you have access to the latest technology and strategies to succeed in today's ever-changing media landscape. BLOX Digital is majority owned by Lee Enterprises.
Lee Enterprises a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 77 daily newspapers in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. Our digital sites attract more than 44 million unique visits monthly. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
