[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Wikimedia Foundation

Role Description

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a full stack Senior Software web Engineer contractor to join the App Growth team within the Core Experiences engineering on a 3-month full time contract. This is not a native iOS or Android role. It is focused on web-first product experiences, APIs, and platform integrations that can be reused across mobile web and native app surfaces; to help us scale features across platforms and create compelling features that deepen reader engagement and increase user retention.

You will build features that create natural handoffs between web and app and landing users in exactly the right place — for example, prompting a reader to try a personalized reading list in the app, creating a game that is integrated within the apps as a webview; or when someone tries to edit there is a smooth hand off to the web editing experience.

Important: We are a fully remote team at a global organization. To ensure there are enough opportunities to communicate, this role needs at least four hours of your work day to occur between 15:00 UTC and 21:00 UTC.

Qualifications

• Clear communicator
• Autonomy
• Feedback
• Builds strong relationships
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Knowledge sharing
• Outcome-oriented

Requirements

• Bachelor's and 5-10+ years related professional experience with significant experience building production web applications and services.
• Strong professional experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, and backend languages such as PHP.
• Experience building responsive or mobile-first web experiences, with attention to performance, accessibility, and usability.
• Experience in designing and integrating with server-side APIs.
• Experience delivering in a self-driven, lean environment.
• Commitment to the Foundation's Mission and Values.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable salaries.
• Remote-first organization with staff members in 40+ countries.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.