Developer, Penguin Random House IT (Open to Remote) (New York, United States, NY

Company Description Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at Job Description The Information Technology department at Penguin Random House (PRH) is looking for a Developer to join their team.  This developer will report to a Senior Manager, Application Development. Our developers build products and services that are designed well, developed fast, and provide value. The Developer will work with a small development team within PRH in a dynamic, agile development environment. The environment you’ll be working inReact/Redux WordPress SCSS Modules CI/CD pipeline to production w/GitLab CI Test automation for unit, integration Docker Jest and Enzyme unit tests AWS, Pantheon web hosting MySQL, Postgresql   Specific responsibilities include:Work on existing and new web projects in the PRH Applications suite to support both internal and external users. Build, test, ship, and iterate these technology products during their launch and early lifecycle as they grow and scale, in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and innovation. Work closely with the team to execute on the timetables agreed in conjunction with partner teams inside and outside PRH. Work in all aspects of development for the products, including infrastructure, services, and frontend development (full-stack), working in collaboration with PRH business units, systems and resources as well as outsourced technology and resources. Participate in areas like flexible infrastructure (e.g., AWS), RESTful APIs and service-based architecture, DevOps. The role involves working with the latest technologies, with a focus on automating tasks where possible and building tools as part of the frontend development workflow.               Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers             Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment.      Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.  Qualifications At least 2 years’ experience working with web-based technologies Strong knowledge in JavaScript, and one or more programming languages including but not limited to: PHP, Node Strong knowledge with modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and ES6+ Working knowledge with React/Redux or other JavaScript Frameworks Basic understanding of WordPress development Knowledge of AWS environment, i.e. S3, containers, Lambda functions, Cognito Website Accessibility Knowledge of OWASP top 10 security threats Strong understanding of database concepts and ability to write complex and optimized queries in databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, LLM-based tools) Basic understanding of: Prompt engineering LLMs / generative AI concepts  Working knowledge of object-oriented design Familiarity with agile software development methodology Familiarity with source code control Excellent communication skills Preferred qualifications:Experience integrating AI APIs into applications Experience building AI-powered features (chatbots, recommendations, search) Experience using AI for development acceleration (code gen, testing, automation)  Familiarity designing and implementing RESTful APIs Additional Information The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   Applications for this role will be accepted through September 2, 2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources pageand our FAQs page.Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.Full-time employees ar