Returnship Software Development Engineer - Backend

Good storytelling starts with great listening.
At Audible, that means each role and every project has our audience in mind.
Because the same people who design, develop, and deploy our products also happen to use them.
To us, that speaks volumes.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM The "Next Chapter" program at Audible is a 16-week paid returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving.
The program is open to individuals who have at least 2 years of professional experience and have been out of the paid workforce for at least 1 year to focus on caring for a child or other dependent and is not currently in a university program.
At Audible, we are excited to launch the Next Chapter program because we appreciate the skills you can offer, the perspective you provide, and the contributions you will make.
This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with other women and men transitioning back to the workforce.
It also offers support through Path Forward, a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower people who’ve been focused on caregiving transition back to the paid workforce.
ABOUT THIS ROLE As a Software Development Engineer, it’s up to you to define, design and refine the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners.
Anticipate.
Innovate.
Bring challenging ideas and we’ll support you with the latest tech, tools, and systems that you need to succeed.
We pride ourselves on our ability to imagine and invent solutions to problems of the future and you’ll be essential in this forward-thinking approach to development.
Together with the team, you’ll build and maintain our platform to bring thousands of stories to millions of listeners and unleash the power of the human voice.
This 16-week Returnship program is hybrid.
Upon successful completion of the Returnship, there is a possibility of an offer for full-time employment.
We expect candidates for a full-time role to reside or relocate to be within commuting distance of our Newark, NJ hub.
ABOUT YOU You are a skilled communicator who can tailor their message to ensure clarity and understanding among a variety of stakeholders.
You possess a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, relishing the opportunity to dig deep and find the best solutions to challenges.
You are curious and unafraid to ask questions in order to gain a deeper understanding of complex issues.
You are flexible and collaborative team player who always strives to bring their best to every interaction, inspiring others to do the same.
You are passionate about bringing their skills to Audible while remaining open and eager to learn new things.
As a Software Development Engineer, you will.
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- Contribute to the team's technical direction and strategy, influencing technology both within Audible and beyond - Develop web solutions, services, and other solutions with a focus on operational excellence - Collaborate with a cross-functional team to create software that impresses our community and motivates our peers.
Be proactive in exploring technical needs and providing problem-solving solutions - Strive for continuous improvement in engineering excellence - Utilize available resources, training, and expertise to stay updated on industry-wide tools, trends, technologies, and frameworks ABOUT AUDIBLE At Audible, we innovate and inspire through the power of voice.
We're changing the narrative on storytelling.
As a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, we've redefined the ways people access, discover, and share stories.
The stories we tell have the ability to transport and transform everyday moments into meaningful experiences and it's our people who make Audible's service possible.
We're listeners, storytellers, and problem-solvers.
Our perspectives and experiences power our ideas and come together in our mission to unleash the power of the spoken word.
Audible offers a Hub+Home hybrid workplace model that gives employees flexibility between gathering in an Audible workspace (work from hub) and remote work (work from home).
For more information, please visit adbl.
co/hybrid.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Newark, NJ, USA Basic Qualifications - Experience programming with at least one software programming language - 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 1+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Have a 1+ year(s) career break Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - Experience with React, HTTP/2, PWA, Serverless, Microservices, CI/CD, and cross-platform development - Prior use of AWS or similar cloud technologies at scale in a production environment - A high-quality bar and a drive of continuous improvement; just-enough documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment and a preference for agile methods - Understanding of QA Methodologies and software life cycle - Experience in designing and building test tools and systems - Understanding of application architecture and technology infrastructure - Experience with JUnit/TestNG, Cypress, Selenium, mock objects Audible is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Audible is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.
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jobs/en/disability/us.