Application Developer

Application DeveloperLee 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain integration services and APIs connecting subscription, payment, circulation, and news platformsImplement and enhance payment workflows, including integrations such as Adyen and Apple PayBuild and maintain data exchange processes between internal systems and external providersAutomate workflows, scripts, and reporting processes to reduce manual operational tasksDevelop and maintain internal tools to support operational visibility and configurationApply modern development practices, including AI-assisted coding and automation toolingEnsure integrations are secure, reliable, and scalable, balancing speed with risk managementImprove and standardize integration patterns, architecture, and engineering practicesMaintain clean, well-documented, production-ready codeRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong experience with modern programming languages such as:C#,.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or PythonExperience building and maintaining APIs and system integrationsFamiliarity with third-party integrations, especially payment platforms (Adyen, Stripe, etc.)Strong understanding of RESTful services, data exchange, and system interoperabilityExperience with automation, scripting, and process optimizationUnderstanding of secure coding practices and application security principlesFamiliarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, code generation tools)Experience using Git and modern development workflowsAbility to work independently and deliver high-quality solutionsNice to HaveExperience with event-driven or message-based architecturesExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesExposure to subscription, circulation, or media systemsExperience evaluating and adopting emerging development tools and frameworksWhat We're Looking ForAn engineer who stays current with AI-driven development practices and toolsStrong ability to build and manage integrations across multiple systemsSomeone who balances productivity gains from modern tooling with strong security practicesA developer who values maintainable architecture, reliability, and long-term system healthOwnership mindset with a focus on delivering scalable, production-ready solutionsWhy Join the Lee Enterprises IT Team?Work on critical systems that directly impact revenue and customer experienceOpportunity to modernize and streamline integration architecture across platformsEngineering-focused environment with autonomy and ownershipCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsWhy Join Us?Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.