Senior Full-Stack Developer

Job Description

We’re a rapidly growing digital tech agency based in the Lower East Side of NYC that partners with innovative startups & Fortune 500 companies to develop gorgeous, data-driven products. As our agency continues to expand, we’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer to lead their team through projects that include applications, websites, and email programs for clients & internal projects. This role is for both a doer and a leader.

What You’ll Do

• Grow and lead a team of back-end and front-end engineers
• Develop UI/UX for websites, dashboards, applications, and email campaigns
• Configure, deploy and manage secure web application infrastructure
• Work with cross-functional team leads to scope, qualify, and prioritize production needs, including close collaboration with designers to interpret UI and animation requirements into code
• Evolve, document, and implement Engineering & QA processes and automations to ensure back-end and front-end requirements are consistently met
• Research & advise on technologies and tools that will be used for new projects, in conjunction with the Creative Director and Operations Team
• Build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab)
• Bring visuals provided by the design team to life using the latest frameworks and libraries

Must-Have Experience

• Front-End: React, Angular, HTML, CSS, SaSS, Javascript ES6, jQuery
• Back-End: Relational & non-relational databases (i.e. PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB), web server configuration (DigitalOcean, AWS), architecting APIs
• Starting projects both from scratch and taking over or refactoring existing codebases, based on project needs
• Clear communication skills with the ability to thoughtfully engage with the Development, Leadership, and Client teams to proactively plan and manage projects
• Thorough knowledge of development best practices and tools such as Continuous Integration, GitLab, and TDD/BDD
• Organized self-starter, sensitive to deadlines
• Passionate teacher and learner

The Ideal Candidate Would Have This Experience

• Front-End: Angular, Tailwind, Netlify, Contentful, Google Lighthouse (or similar)
• Back-End: WordPress, Shopify, PHP, Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Postgres, GraphQL, Docker, Salesforce/AMPscript/Emails, Firebase, LetsEncrypt
• Working within both more structured and informal digital product or agency environments, working with in-house design teams and Figma
• Knowledge of website optimization, and accessibility guidelines

Working With Us

In general, you’ll be working on 2-3 projects at any given time; typically one a larger ongoing build and a few smaller projects to keep things fresh. The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a laid-back startup environment, where we offer flexible hours and expect a self-directed work ethic from the entire team. We believe someone’s value comes from their intelligence, critical thinking, and ability to deliver high quality work, not the amount of time they spend sitting at a desk. As a small, talented team, our culture revolves around everyone being willing to jump in wherever needed.

Benefits & Values

• High-Impact, Fast Paced Projects
• Self-starting environment
• Health, Medical, Dental Insurance
• Gorgeous Office in LES
• Unlimited Tea & Nespresso Coffee
• High-End Apple Equipment
• 401(K) Program
• Team Based Company Culture With Strong Work/Life Balance