Universal Music Group Looking for Full Stack JavaScript Developer at New York, NY Full Time

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How We LEAD

Universal Music Group’s Content Protection department operates at the intersection of content creation, business development, and global fan consumption. We are driven by data and an iterative approach to innovation in protecting UMG’s intellectual property and investments worldwide.

We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Full Stack JavaScript Developer to join our industry-leading department. In this role, you will play a key part in developing solutions that enable our department to support UMG labels, internal business units, and global initiatives.

Our ideal candidate is as passionate about the music industry as they are about the emerging technologies and consumer platforms that will shape its future. They will be highly adaptable and leverage strong programming skills to support the creation and evolution of internally developed tools along with 3rd party partner technologies.

As part of our small development team, you will gain broad exposure to the inner workings of the global music industry and the technologies that power our business. You will learn to thrive in an evolving, innovative, and collaborative working environment where every team member is encouraged to contribute, think independently, and explore new ways of creating value.

How You’ll CREATE

• Work in an Agile environment to deliver solutions meeting evolving business and user requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Develop and rapidly iterate on low -code, cloud-based applications using JavaScript, React.js, and SQL.
• Create visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces, ensuring optimal user experience.
• Assist in leveraging scalable web scrapers to gather actionable data from a variety of sources and platforms.
• Guide and support teammates in executing technical tasks using development best practices.
• Optimize and evaluate our applications for peak performance.
• Stay up to date on competitive technologies and programming languages that will keep us head of the curve.
• Assist non-technical colleagues in troubleshooting technical issues and provide support with deployed applications.

Bring Your VIBE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but we’re open to passionate self-taught experts.
• Strong JavaScript skills, along with experience with React.js, Node.js, and SQL (preferably PostgreSQL).
• At least 3 years developing within and using Agile & SCRUM methodologies.
• At least 3 years developing Javascript-based user interfaces.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design principles, creating wireframes, and prototype development.
• Experience working with API integrations between frontend and backend systems.
• A track record of developing with low -code solutions like Retool & MS PowerApps is a strong advantage.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative problem-solving environment.
• Exceptional creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking in technical problem-solving.

Perks Playlist

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category

Technology

Salary Range

$58,482 – $111,210

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.