Backend Engineer Job at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Chicago, IL

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  • Encyclopaedia Britannica
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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$110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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The Britannica Group owns two of the worlds most valuable and trusted sources of knowledge: Encyclopaedia Britannica (established 1768) and Merriam-Webster (established 1825). Now, as digital-first brands, they serve a global audience of more than 2 billion users on the web, apps, and social media.

We are hiring for a Software Engineer to join the Britannica engineering team working across complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and writing clean, testable code. You'll be instrumental in shaping the backend infrastructure and ensuring reliability and performance across all services.

Location: Chicagoland/Hybrid (Out-of-State candidates can be fully remote)

Key Responsibilities

? Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java, Python, and PHP

? Architect and implement microservices that are performant, scalable, and secure

? Integrate and optimize relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and in-memory data stores (Redis)

? Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code reliability and quality

? Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and troubleshooting session

? Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality software

? Contribute to documentation and internal knowledge sharing

Required Skills & Experience

? 3+ years of backend development experience in a production environment ? Proficiency in Java, Python and/or PHP

? Hands-on experience with Redis, MySQL, and PostgreSQL ? Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend integration patterns

? Experience developing and maintaining microservices in a distributed architecture

? Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and TDD principles ? Comfort with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines

? Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

? Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment

? Experience in an Agile work environment, contributing to sprints and story point estimations.

Nice to Haves

? Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies

? IaC experience using Serverless or SST

? Work experience creating admin UIs for content management systems

? Familiarity with GraphQL or message queues

? Knowledge of performance tuning for large-scale applications

? Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)

Britannica strives to provide its users with trustworthy, verified information in a constantly changing world. We aspire to fulfill that mission with a workforce who represent a variety of life experiences and points of view. All backgrounds and cultures are welcomed.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Associate
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
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  • Industries
    Book and Periodical Publishing

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