Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Job Description

We are looking for a Developer with development experience in Java or Python, SQL, and javascript to join our team.  An ideal candidate should be comfortable working across the stack (front-end, backend) and be familiar with DevOps.  In this position, you will collaborate with small development teams that play a crucial role in driving business growth within PRH, operating within a dynamic and agile development environment.   We look forward to hearing from and hopefully meeting you soon!

Specific responsibilities include:  

• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of modern web applications as part of our ongoing platform evolution. 
• Build, test, deploy, and iterate on both existing and new technology products that serve internal and external users. 
• Leverage strong technical skills in areas such as front-end (web/mobile), backend development, cloud services (e.g., AWS), and DevOps practices to drive continuous improvement and automation. 
• Support legacy systems and transition them to modern architectures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Apply creative problem-solving and sound judgment in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full time professional software development experience.
• Experience with backend development in Java or Python. 
• Familiarity with SQL and database fundamentals. 
• Strong grasp of modern web standards, accessibility, and security best practices. 
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and frameworks. 
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Proficient in front-end technologies such as React/JavaScript.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to research/plan/implement features or fix bugs is a plus. 

Additional Information

Penguin Random House’s national headquarters is located in New York City. This position is open to remote candidates based in the United States who are able to work Eastern Time hours.

The salary range for this role is $100,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. 

Applications for this role will be accepted on a rolling basis. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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