To have a material strategic and financial impact on our clients, we need to have an Engineering team able to consistently do the best work of their careers for each client.
We’re looking for humans ready to create the future; for doers and disruptors ready to solve real customer problems and meet real customer needs.
Your Day
Guide the technical direction and implementation of large-scale product features
Evaluate trade-offs between correctness, robustness, performance, and customer impact to ensure we build the right solution
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to influence product strategy and direction
Ship well-tested, secure, reliable, and maintainable code while keeping our customers' best interests in mind
React to how our product is used in the wild, and help fix bugs and production issues as they occur
Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and complex bug fixes with security, performance, and reliability in mind
Mentor and level up the skills of your teammates by sharing your expertise
Develop strong client relationships to achieve a ‘trusted advisor’ status in helping them achieve their digital goals.
Requirements
Proven experience in backend technologies, particularly Java, with a strong focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing APIs, microservices, and backend systems.
Strong understanding of database design and management, including experience with SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
Strong experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and platforms like GitHub or Bitbucket.
Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for hosting, deployment, and storage
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for websites and apps
Basic understanding of analytics tools like Adobe Analytics or Quantum Metrics for data tracking and reporting.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA, and project managers.
5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a focus on web and mobile app development
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Experience working on global or large-scale digital projects, preferably in the hospitality or consumer-facing industries
Set Yourself Apart: Preferred Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a focus on web and mobile app development
Experience working on experimentation with platforms like LaunchDarkly
Knowledge of localization and internationalization best practices for multi-language and multi-currency websites and apps.
Experience with SEO principles and web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG).
Background in the hospitality industry or experience integrating industry-specific tools like booking engines or property management systems (PMS).
Contribution to open-source projects or a robust GitHub portfolio showcasing relevant work.
Natural-born problem solver. You create solutions, not problems. You use empathy, logic, and imagination to make sense of a situation and come up with an intelligent solution
Organized and love yourself for it. You love creating (and completing!) task lists. You hate messes. You possess excellent planning & organization skills
Solid coding foundation. You can collaborate with internal and external SMEs to problem solve and create smart solutions
Expectations Wizard. You always under-promise and over-deliver.
Agile. You have an innate ability to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction and competing priorities within a results-driven environment. You know how to learn fast with the goal of operating independently without sacrificing a quality output.
Proactive. You are experienced at identifying risks & resolving issues, escalating as needed to senior leadership across an entire portfolio of client projects.
Live in the details. Solid problem-solving skills with a high attention to the little things. You bring clarity to chaos
Are confident, yet kind and low on ego. 'Nuff said.
Wear many hats. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects and manage programs
Well rounded . Have experience with various digital projects
1+ years of experience working in an agency or client-facing environment
To be part of us Trail is to be...
Curious. We value sincere interest in what makes things tick -- people, businesses, products & designs. We want to understand the what and the why of every problem we solve.
Confident. We trust that our recommendations are likely to succeed on the basis of data. We are not afraid to disrupt, change or fail fast in pursuit of greatness.
Appreciative. We value our time together - the work and the play - with the co-workers, partners & clients we admire and enjoy.
Balanced. We endeavor to find that magical intersection at the corners of inspiration & pragmatism; design & data; work, play & family; urgency & patience; and innovation & evidence.
Benefits
Full-time position
Work from Home
Prepaid Medicine: Your health is our priority!
Life Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones!
Indefinite-Term Labor Contract: Stability and all legal benefits included!