Who we are…

Observa (observanow.com) creates products that provide real time insights into our customers’ retail sales and marketing efforts. Our customers are CPG companies, retail brokers, and retailers themselves. We help them see what their customers see as they make their decision. We do this by combining the efforts of our data-powered, AI enabled platform and our nationwide workforce of human Observers. If you are passionate about technology and changing the way retail works, Observa is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing…

As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you play a pivotal role leading a small team in creating products for both our customers and our crowd.

***APPLICANT MUST LIVE IN WASHINGTON STATE***

Responsibilities:

Create tools, patterns, practices, and a cloud-native platform that allow teams to focus on delivering business value rapidly
Analyze technical system problems, design and implement effective solutions
Handle end-to-end development, including coding, testing, and debugging during each cycle
Research technology and bring new ideas to the team
Build a deep understanding of the product and business goals which you can translate into technology decisions
Mentor and guide engineering team members

Skills & Qualifications

An life-long learner who applies new technologies and techniques quickly
10+ years of software development experience, with a proven ability to write quality software skilled in the following:
JavaScript
PHP
SQL database
DOM/HTML/less/css understanding
UNIX command line experience
Meteor/Cordova mobile development
iOS/Android mobile app deployment experience
A self-starter; bias towards practical and efficient problem solving BS degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Excellent communication skills; up, down, and across the organization

Nice to have experience:

Microsoft Azure administration
Docker
NodeJs
Apache
PowerBI or Looker
Java
Redis
Message queueing and microservices
AI for image recognition

This is a rewarding, full-time position for a motivated developer who brings energy, drive, and talent to our mission. We offer a unique, small-team environment where each team member is empowered.

Benefits include flexible PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, and stock options.

Observa is committed to creating an environment free of harassment or discrimination of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all. Employment decisions at Observa are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We do not consider your gender, gender expression or identity, race, age, color, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, family or parental status, or any other status. We are a progressive and open-minded meritocracy and encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply. If you are smart, good at what you do, and willing to learn, we welcome you.

Our team is completely remote, primarily based in the Puget Sound area.

APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON STATE TO BE CONSIDERED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Professional development assistance
Unlimited paid time off

Compensation Package:

Stock options

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Team Lead: 2 years (Preferred)
REST: 5 years (Required)
JavaScript: 5 years (Required)

Location:

Washington State (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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