Full-Stack Web Developer (Citymapper)
Via
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Posted:
July 6, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
We are seeking an exceptional Full-Stack Web Developer to join our team at Citymapper by Via. Our mission is to simplify city navigation for millions of users worldwide, providing them with accurate and up-to-date travel information. As a Full-Stack Web Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing our web applications, tools, and databases. Your expertise in React and front-end skills will be essential in creating visually appealing and functional applications. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve our software and contribute to the decision-making process. If you are passionate about web development and want to make a difference in urban transportation, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Help develop web applications for consumers, tooling for agencies, and internal tools for Citymapper
- Build the front-end of applications with appealing visual design
- Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
- Write effective APIs
- Code, test, review, and ship back-end and front-end multiple times a week
- Provide expertise to guide the decision-making process in building great products
- Work with data scientists, analysts, developers, designers, and product managers to improve software
- Have a strong understanding of web development best practices and impressive front-end skills
- Utilize technologies such as React, Node, Typescript, GraphQL, and MUI
- Have at least 1 year of commercial web development experience
- Work in cross-functional teams
- Have experience working with maps and GeoJSON
- Be self-directed and driven
- Articulate technical ideas to non-technical individuals
- Take pride in the work done
Requirements
- Strong understanding of best practices of web development and impressive front-end skills (ES6, JS)
- Commercial web development experience of at least 1 year
- Experience working in cross-functional teams
- Experience working with maps and GeoJSON a plus
- Self-directed and driven
- Ability to articulate super-nerdy ideas to people who don't have computer science degrees
- Take pride in the work you do
Benefits
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Opportunity to work on a mission-driven project to make cities easier to navigate
- Chance to contribute to the development of innovative products and tools
- Collaborative and cross-functional work environment
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and inclusive team
- Access to real-time transport information and best-in-class technology
- Integration into Via's software platform, creating a unified solution for cities, transit agencies, and riders
- Encouragement of public transit usage and reduction of private vehicle dependency
- Equal opportunity employer