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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer I - Backend - **Company:** Ziff Davis - **Location:** Memphis, TN, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, CoffeeScript, Databases, Continuous Integration, Web Development, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Web Applications, Openapi, Data Processing, Data Storage Management, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Git, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Docker, Golang - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.jobvite.com/ziffdavis/job/ocDyAfwH/apply ## About the Role We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer I to join our dynamic and innovative development team. As a contributor at Ookla you will play a key role in web application service development, deployment, scalability, and legacy system migrations. Look to expand your languages: working in other languages is key in our mixed stack of Go, JavaScript, Python, and PHP. Experience with an RDS like MySQL would be nice-to-have., * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent working experience. * 1+ years of professional experience in software development. * Experience with Git * Experience with database technologies * Experience implementing a server API * Familiarity with agile development methodologies and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines * Strong communication and collaboration skills. * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Nice to have: * Experience with front-end frameworks such as React * Experience with CoffeeScript, PHP * Experience with Docker * Experience with observability * Experience using AWS or similar cloud computing environments to build and scale a web application * Experience with API documentation such as OpenAPI ## Description * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications. * Grow your expertise in developing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable web, mobile, and data handling services using Golang, JavaScript, and PHP * Grow your expertise in database technologies, including MySQL, Redshift, Athena and S3, to optimize data storage and retrieval processes. * Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards. * Eager to help with the full-stack when needed. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, identifying and implementing solutions in a timely manner. * Participate in agile development methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives * Stay current with industry trends and advancements in web development, and actively contribute to the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the team. * Be self-driven. 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