Lead Software Developer

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Must be able to work a hybrid model (3 says onsite) our of Atlanta office.

About Our Team

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Node.js and MongoDB to architect and develop high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and facilitate effective communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Software Solutions: Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to design and implement robust software architectures that align with business goals.
• Requirements Gathering: Work closely with product owners and stakeholders to gather and define project requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the development process.
• Estimations: Provide early estimations for project timelines and resources needed for the development of prescribed solutions, helping to set realistic expectations.
• Facilitate Communication: Foster conversations among team members, stakeholders, and architecture, development, and infrastructure teams to ensure a cohesive development process.
• Lead Design Discussions: Lead and participate in design discussions, providing insights and guidance to drive innovative solutions and best practices.
• Sr. Software Developer Responsibilities: Perform all responsibilities typical of a Senior Software Developer, including coding, debugging, testing, and deploying applications, while mentoring junior developers.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Node.js and MongoDB applications.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript and relevant frameworks, as well as experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical discussions and guide teams in architectural decisions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a focus on team success and continuous improvement.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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