Software Engineer

At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.

The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.

Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.

We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want to be part of our communities.

Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.

We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.

Why join us now?

DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.

Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a new Software Engineer to join our Subs Growth squad, to oversee the development of our local News products.

The successful applicant will create innovative new features for the News websites on our WordPress platform, helping to drive subscriber growth and build customer loyalty to our digital products.

What will you be doing as a Software Engineer?

• You will write clean, performant code that meets WordPress coding standards
• You will identify and develop solutions to the business’s requirements
• You will help to refine the team’s Agile processes, and play a part in improving the way we work
• You will work alongside a range of other experienced Software Engineers, Junior through to Senior, creating valuable functionality for our users

What we are looking for

• Must be experienced in building WordPress functionality (e.g. themes, plugins) both independently and as part of a team
• Solid skills in PHP, CSS and JavaScript are a must
• Experience with TypeScript, React or Next.js would be highly desirable
• Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience working in an Agile team context, ideally using Jira

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from our Meadowside Office. The role presents the opportunity for hybrid working that must include regular office attendance. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, Onsite Staff Gym, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email recruitment@dcthomson.co.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.