Job Description

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

The Sporting News is searching for a Software Engineer with Full Stack experience to help develop our digital platforms. The Sporting News is a sports media publication that originated in the United States in 1886 and has editions across the world. As an Engineer at The Sporting News, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of technologies, and will benefit from working in a supportive environment with experienced developers who prioritize teamwork and collaboration.



Our team is empowered to iteratively and rapidly deliver changes all the way through to production. You'll see the impact of your contributions live in production almost immediately upon joining. Though our company has a long and storied history, we are run with a startup mentality. We are looking for an engineer who has a keen sense of ownership, can drive projects forward, and collaborate with the full engineering and product team.



Our existing technical stack includes the following:


Python with Django, Django CMS, Django Ninja, Redis, Celery

AWS with ECS, ECR, RDS (PostgreSQL), SQS, SNS, Lambda, S3

Terraform

GitHub + Actions

Cloudflare


We've recently rolled out a new frontend platform for our website, handling the publishing data pipeline and serving content to multiple global editions. We're currently in early stages on a new custom CMS that will be purpose-built for delivering high quality sports content to our rapidly growing user base. We'll soon be introducing site personalization to ensure our users are served content that's most relevant to them.



We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual with strong knowledge of Python and Django. We'd love it if you have experience with Django templates, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. We'd certainly consider candidates with a strong background in an equivalent tech stack who have a desire to rapidly level up in a new language. An understanding of CDNs and caching, along with experience working on high traffic web applications is a plus.



We highly value communication and the ability to work with an international team, along with the ability to drive projects forward independently. A sense of ownership and responsibility is crucial.



In addition, we prefer that our Engineers can help build the infrastructure that their applications run, with the mantra; you build it, you run it. We don't throw work "over the wall" for other teams to deal with. We believe teams that develop the work, with their domain knowledge, are best placed to also run and maintain their work.

HIRING PROCESS

1. Application and CV review



2. 30-minute screening call



3. 90-minute technical and behavioural interview via Google Meet, with a short exercise



4. Final stage interview as needed

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design, test, implement, support and maintain new functionality, features, and products to best


technical practices and standards


Collaborate with development team members in UK, US, and overseas

Take part in agile ceremonies to help plan and estimate future work to help prioritise


and scope our product roadmap


Discuss and suggest improvements so that our team can continuously improve

Share responsibilities for our paid on-call rotation with other team members

DO YOU HAVE THE ESSENTIALS?

While we will look for you to have experience in these things, if you aren't an exact match don't let that stop you from applying.


Built backend systems Python and Django (or equivalent tech stack)

Built frontend features with HTML, CSS and JavaScript; experience with Django templates a plus.

Written production code for a high traffic web application

Written code with unit tests

Delivered in an agile environment

Worked with databases, APIs and CI/CD

Experience with

Git/Github
Debugging experience in a range of systems

Passionate about technical best practices

Evidence of self-development - we value keen learners

Value communication and collaboration on a growing team

Empathy and people skills

NOT ESSENTIAL BUT GREAT IF YOU ALSO HAVE

Worked within an online media publication

Experience with caching and CDNs such as Cloudflare

Worked with a cloud platform such as AWS

Experience with PostgreSQL

Experience with Redis and Celery

Working within multidisciplinary teams

Mobile application development

Agile practices such as Scrum and/or Kanban

Writing code with test-driven development

Infrastructure as code technology using tools such as Terraform

Familiarity with architectural and design patterns

Experience working across time zones

THE REWARDS:

Hybrid working from our London-based office

25 days annual leave yearly entitlement

Buy up to 5 days of annual leave

Carry over 5 days of annual leave to Q1 the following year

Birthday leave

Life Insurance - Death in service cover

Private Health Care

Annual salary reviews

Pension Salary Exchange

Company laptop

LinkedIn Learning

Enhanced Maternity Leave after a year of service

5 days paid bereavement leave

ABOUT SPORTING NEWS, THE COMPANY

Sporting News is more than a media brand--we are a global team of passionate sports fans delivering trusted content to audiences around the world. Founded in 1886, we have a 140-year legacy of sports journalism excellence, evolving from a print publication into a cutting-edge digital media company that serves millions of fans across multiple platforms and languages.



At our core, we believe in

expert storytelling,

ensuring that every piece of content we produce meets the high expectations of modern sports enthusiasts.




Our

Employee Value Proposition

is built on five key pillars:

Expect Curiosity

- We embrace change, constantly exploring new ways to engage fans and stay ahead in the evolving sports media landscape.

Operate with Integrity

- Trust is the foundation of Sporting News, and we uphold that tradition by delivering fact-based, insightful coverage.

Answer with Expertise

- With a deep understanding of sports and its impact, our team delivers content that is knowledgeable, analytical, and forward-thinking.

Deliver Consistently

- Whether breaking news, in-depth analysis, or immersive storytelling, we strive to provide high-quality content that resonates with fans.

Trust One Another

- Our global team collaborates across borders, fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

At Sporting News, we celebrate the diversity of our team and leadership. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone--regardless of race, gender, background, or identity--can contribute, grow, and succeed.

ABOUT SPORTING NEWS, THE BRAND

Sporting News is one of the most storied and recognizable sports media brands in the world. Founded in 1886 as a U.S. weekly newspaper, it became a pioneering force in sports journalism--earning titles like "The Nation's Oldest & Finest Sports Paper" and "The Bible of Baseball."



Today, Sporting News is a digital-first, globally connected media powerhouse with localized editions in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, U.K., Spain, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and Japan-- with more regions on the horizon.

Timeless & Crafted.

No other publisher carries the heritage of Sporting News. Our legacy of expert sports journalism has stood the test of time, from baseball's golden age to today's global sports landscape.

Imaginative & Scalable.

Sporting News now covers all major sports worldwide, leveraging a network of local experts who understand regional nuances while delivering global impact.

Reliable & Relatable.

With a rich history and deep audience trust, Sporting News is the go-to platform for rights holders, gaming partners, advertisers, broadcasters-- and most importantly, sports fans.


As we approach our 140-year milestone, Sporting News remains committed to evolving with the ever-changing sports media landscape while staying true to the values that have defined us for generations.



Acquired by an international investment group in 2021 with deep sports, media and gaming experience, TSN is poised to become the first truly global digital sports media platform business.



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