PMC: Full Stack Engineer at Penske Media… · Californi…

Summary: Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is currently seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join our engineering team and work on our WordPress and Laravel systems while applying artificial intelligence to modern web development. This role is ideal for an engineer early in their career who is excited to grow their skills across the stack and collaborate with a thoughtful, inclusive team. Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain WordPress plugins and Laravel applications using existing patterns and best practices - Build and enhance frontend features using TypeScript, React, and NextJS, focusing on responsiveness, performance, and accessibility - Contribute to AI-powered features (such as editorial tools or automation) by implementing well-defined components and integrations - Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to understand requirements and deliver scoped solutions - Work with APIs connecting WordPress, Laravel, and external services, following existing designs - Participate in CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Jenkins, and learn how our deployment pipelines work - Use Docker-based development environments and assist with deployments to AWS-hosted infrastructure - Support infrastructure and observability efforts by following documented processes and contributing small improvements - Write tests, documentation, and pull requests, and participate in code reviews as a learner and contributor - Assist with troubleshooting and bug fixes affecting production websites, with guidance from teammates - Participate in team on-call rotations after onboarding, with backup and support from senior engineers Required Qualifications: - Experience with PHP and familiarity with WordPress or Laravel (professional, academic, or personal projects) - Basic experience with JavaScript and modern frontend development (TypeScript or React experience is a plus) - Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows - Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (such as coding assistants, AI-powered IDEs, or automated refactoring tools) as part of your regular development workflow, with an interest in learning how to apply them effectively in production environments - Understanding of web fundamentals such as HTTP, TLS, REST APIs, and relational databases - Awareness of accessibility and SEO best practices, with a desire to learn more - Ability to take feedback well, ask questions, and communicate clearly with teammates Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to TypeScript, NextJS, or modern React patterns - Experience using Docker or cloud platforms (AWS or similar) - Familiarity with automated testing or CI/CD pipelines - Familiarity with secure development practices (OWASP Top 10, XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, authorization concepts) Required Skills: PHP, WordPress, Laravel Important Skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Git, AI-assisted tools, HTTP, REST APIs, relational databases Nice-to-Have Skills: accessibility best practices, SEO best practices, communication, collaboration Benefits: PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family., Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match, Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials., Flexible Vacation Policy