Full Stack Developer
Vamonde is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help guide our technology and execute on our vision. The ideal candidate has a breadth of technical experience and is capable of both leading a team and building a robust, scalable technical foundation for the company. This is an onsite, full-time position at our offices in Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Architecting new features and managing releases of those features
- Maintain robust data modeling to enable data-driven decisions
- Code review to maintain modern code standards and cross-platform workability
- Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
- Maintaining site uptime
Skills And Qualifications
- Proficient in Python with the Django web framework
- Conversant in mobile (iOS, Android) as well as web-based codebases and systems
- Deep understanding of Postgres databases
- Oversight and management of hosting environment using AWS
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (i.e. Git)
- People management skills - ability to lead the development team through the strategic roadmap
- Understanding accessibility and security compliance
Desired Skills
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, such as LESS and SASS
- Experience with React a big plus
Why you will love working here:
We are a Chicago startup that is growing very fast. Our workplace culture is one of camaraderie, collaboration and transparency. In addition to a full pay package, we offer a flexible work environment and lots of opportunity for growth. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
About us
Vamonde is a suite of tools for content creators who craft hyper-local adventures for the cultural traveler. Narratives on the network are powered by a location-aware spatiotemporal platform which enables users to create unique interactive and multi-sensory experiences out in the world. Vamonde is proudly “Made in Chicago,” and slowly becoming a platform of choice for cultural institutions in many cities around the world.
Candidates must be based in Chicago or willing to relocate. No recruiters, please.