Application Developer

Lee Enterprises is seeking a skilled Application Developer to design, build, and maintain applications that support our subscription, payment, circulation, and news systems .

This role is focused on building and managing integrations between systems , connecting internal platforms and third-party services to enable seamless data flow, automation, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate stays current with emerging trends in AI-driven development, modern engineering practices, and secure application design , and applies them effectively in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain integration services and APIs connecting subscription, payment, circulation, and news platforms
• Implement and enhance payment workflows, including integrations such as Adyen and Apple Pay
• Build and maintain data exchange processes between internal systems and external providers
• Automate workflows, scripts, and reporting processes to reduce manual operational tasks
• Develop and maintain internal tools to support operational visibility and configuration
• Apply modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding and automation tooling
• Ensure integrations are secure, reliable, and scalable , balancing speed with risk management
• Improve and standardize integration patterns, architecture, and engineering practices
• Maintain clean, well-documented, production-ready code

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with modern programming languages such as:
• C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or Python
• Experience building and maintaining APIs and system integrations
• Familiarity with third-party integrations , especially payment platforms (Adyen, Stripe, etc.)
• Strong understanding of RESTful services, data exchange, and system interoperability
• Experience with automation, scripting, and process optimization
• Understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, code generation tools)
• Experience using Git and modern development workflows
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions

Nice to Have

• Experience with event-driven or message-based architectures
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to subscription, circulation, or media systems
• Experience evaluating and adopting emerging development tools and frameworks

What We're Looking For

• An engineer who stays current with AI-driven development practices and tools
• Strong ability to build and manage integrations across multiple systems
• Someone who balances productivity gains from modern tooling with strong security practices
• A developer who values maintainable architecture, reliability, and long-term system health
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering scalable, production-ready solutions

Why Join the Lee Enterprises IT Team?

• Work on critical systems that directly impact revenue and customer experience
• Opportunity to modernize and streamline integration architecture across platforms
• Engineering-focused environment with autonomy and ownership
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

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