Senior Software Engineer, CMS

Paramount Pictures
Nashville, TN, United States
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Browser Compatibility Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Cloud Computing Code Generation Software Quality Code Review Cursor Software Debugging
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Drupal Monitoring of Systems Joomla Memcached Enterprise Messaging Systems Node.Js Performance Tuning RabbitMQ Redis Microsoft Copilot Next.js TypeScript Web Applications Web Performance Optimization Web Usability WordPress Google Cloud ReactJS Retrieval-Augmented Generation Software Troubleshooting Caching Generative AI Magento Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS) Material UI Kubernetes Information Technology Apache Kafka Graphql Asynchronous Programming Es2015 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure New Relic (SaaS) Docker Monolithic Repository

Job description

Join CBS Sports Digital and help build the web experiences that millions of sports fans use every day across CBSSports.com and our apps. We are looking for a Senior Front End Engineer to join our Content Management team, a small engineering group that partners closely with design and product to turn ideas into fast, accessible, production-grade fan experiences., * Build Front-End Features: Design and ship production-grade features for web using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, from prototype through launch.

  • Own Performance: Improve and protect Core Web Vitals through rendering strategy, code splitting, lazy loading, and image and asset optimization.
  • Contribute to Standards: Build and evolve reusable components and shared patterns that scale across the organization.
  • Collaborate and Prototype: Work with design and product to quickly design, develop, and test solutions to key business challenges.
  • Raise the Bar on Code Quality: Review code for style, testability, accessibility, and efficiency, and mentor engineers on front-end best practices.
  • Type Safety: Contribute to TypeScript standards (strict mode, shared types, codegen) so our codebases stay maintainable and refactor-safe.
  • Monorepo Workflows: Use and contribute to monorepo tooling (e.g., Turborepo, Nx) to support build, test, and deploy across web applications.
  • Operational Excellence: Build with reliability in mind, including testing, front-end monitoring, and alerting.
  • Document: Contribute clear documentation and diagrams to help onboard other engineers.
  • Use AI Tools: Use AI development tools to speed up your workflow and share what works with the team.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade web applications with React and Next.js.
  • Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming, generics, strict typing, and modern ES6+ features.
  • Deep knowledge of HTML and CSS, including responsive layout, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance optimization.
  • Solid understanding of browser behavior, rendering, and front-end performance (e.g., Core Web Vitals, lazy loading, code splitting).
  • Experience consuming APIs (REST and GraphQL), including Apollo Client.
  • Experience with monorepo tooling and workflows (e.g., Turborepo, Nx), including shared packages and task pipelines.
  • Experience with component libraries or design systems and with testing front-end code (unit, integration, end-to-end).
  • Working knowledge of Node.js for server-side rendering and API layers.
  • Strong debugging and performance troubleshooting skills, including monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, OpenTelemetry).
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Passion for sports and a dedication to creating exceptional fan experiences., * Experience with multiple styling approaches (StyleX, CSS Modules, SASS, CSS-in-JS) and design tokens.
  • Exposure to CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or Magento.
  • Experience with AI development tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) and with setting up guardrails (rules, commands, skills, sub-agents) to keep AI-generated code clean and production-ready.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI and RAG concepts, or experience building AI-powered features.
  • Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and familiarity with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with caching (Redis, Memcached) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, OCI).

Benefits & conditions

  • Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
  • Generous paid time off.
  • An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
  • Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
  • Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
  • Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

About the company

Nashville, TN, US, 37201 Louisville, KY, US, 40223 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 33309 Technology Nashville Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff)

WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together., CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy’s Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital’s multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

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