ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Civic Media has built a state-wide radio and digital media network in Wisconsin with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We’re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our 24 radio stations, websites, our mobile app and social platforms. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation and collaboration. Our goal is being the media platform that informs, guides, and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary, and civic engagement.

SUMMARY

We’re looking for a motivated software engineer with experience with both front-end web development and back-end systems.  Specific experience developing with React, Next.js, and back-end development with Python are desired.

Civic Media is a new media company that is leaning into local hometown radio and audio media in Wisconsin.  We are investing in radio and related localized media as a critical way to inform and entertain audiences, and to connect them with what is happening in local communities across the state.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Implement designs from a design team on Next.js websites using modern, modular tools and custom code
• Develop custom web components that integrate with a headless CMS using REST and/or GraphQL APIs
• Develop automations and custom behaviors for media publishing workflows using a combination of custom code and LLM-assisted agents
• Maintain and upgrade servers, websites, and associated software
• Monitor website availability and security via web-based consoles
• Adhere to security standards
• Other duties as needed

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Expert-level knowledge of Next.js and React
• Experience using RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Experience working with Postgres and Python ORMs like SQLAlchemy and Django
• Understanding of web hosting concepts; including domains, file transfer, servers, email security, SSL/TLS, and HTTP
• Experience writing asynchronous JavaScript and or using a modern JavaScript framework
• DevOps experience
• Ability to design responsive user interfaces

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Contribute to design and development of a multi-platform mobile application built with Flutter
• Experience optimizing databases and SQL queries
• An Understanding of TCP/IP and a familiarity with network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls
• Experience with PCI compliance or with writing secure code
• Experience with firewalls
• Experience with containerization and cloud platforms like Google Cloud Services
• Familiarity with permissions models (groups, users, folders, files, etc) and policy-based administration
• Professional experience with some or all of the following:
  • Python
  • Postgres
  • Django
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Docker
  • REST
  • GraphQL
  • PHP
  • Dart, Flutter
  • Github
  • Linux
    

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Civic Media is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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