Job Description

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Software Engineer to join the team responsible for the web API and integration interfaces of MediaWiki, the platform powering Wikipedia. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining key parts of the MediaWiki stack, improving performance and reliability, and collaborating with engineers and product managers.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining MediaWiki stack
• Writing clean, well-documented code
• Participating in code reviews and design discussions
• Resolving production issues
• Contributing to API-first development
• Improving observability and reliability
• Collaborating with Product and community
• Improving development workflow

Requirements

• Commitment to Foundation's mission
• Bachelor's + 2 years experience or equivalent
• Proficiency in PHP and JavaScript or willingness to learn
• Understanding of HTTP and web application architecture
• Familiarity with observability and testing practices

Benefits

• No benefits