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 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 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 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 solutions

Nice to Have

Experience 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 frameworks

What We're Looking For

An 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 solutions

Why 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 benefits