Atlas Obscura-posted about 1 month ago
$115,000 - $120,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • New York, NY
51-100 employees

We’re building a platform that inspires curiosity around the world. Atlas Obscura is looking for a full-time full-stack web developer to join our team. In this role you'll report to the SVP, Head of Engineering & Technology and collaborate with Product, Design, and Content to develop new features, improve our existing code base, and ensure our applications stay sharp and snappy. Most importantly, as AO evolves to a platform-driven product business, you will play a key role in scaling our platform to empower millions of people to discover the world's most amazing places and experiences. AO’s culture leans on curiosity, candor and speed. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where curiosity meets execution, feedback and continuous improvement is a gift, and progress matters more than perfection.

  • Write high-quality, maintainable, production-ready code that can serve millions of curious users across the world.
  • Work on a diverse range of projects, including front-end components, API design, new product features, brand partnership campaigns, and content projects.
  • Collaborate across the entire company, learn about the needs of our users, and improve the product.
  • Help shape technical and product decisions that will help our company grow including thoughtful build vs. buy decisions that balance speed and scale.
  • Contribute to improving workflows and performance to help our small team move faster.
  • At least 2-4 years experience in professional web development.
  • At least 2 years experience working with an MVC app framework in production (Rails a plus).
  • Experience building components with a JS framework (Stimulus, Vue, React, or similar).
  • Experience working with designers – and within an established design system – to implement and maintain a consistent and delightful front-end.
  • Some familiarity with coding assistants (e.g. Copilot, Cursor, etc).
  • Familiarity with the development lifecycle: from the initial git commit to deployment on production to iterative improvements.
  • Excellent communication skills with your fellow engineers and non-technical colleagues.
  • The ability to solve complex problems, and the wisdom to know when simple solutions may be best.
  • The desire to keep learning, because it’s useful and because it’s fun.
  • A passion for Atlas Obscura’s mission of discovery and wonder.
  • Experience with AWS and basic dev-ops.
  • Experience working on native applications.
  • Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a platform in growth mode.
  • A culture that values curiosity, quality and the craft of building delightful user experiences.
  • Chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to celebrating the world's hidden wonders
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • A collaborative culture that values curiosity, creativity, and exploration
  • Competitive salary of $115,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
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