Creative Technologist (Specialty Full Stack Web Development)

At Local Projects, Creative Technologists (CTs) are intuitive problem solvers and are always seeking new and innovative ways to tell stories with interactive technologies. As such, CTs are unique for their breadth of knowledge across stacks/tools and for their curiosity and continuous dedication to learning new skills. This makes CTs able to identify and then utilize the right tool for the job no matter what the challenge. Each CT brings a unique perspective and specialty to the team and we are searching for a CT that has a specialty in Full Stack Web Development who is passionate about web-distributed systems that are well designed and stable.

A CT in this specialty will be responsible for delivering end-to-end solutions that include client/server frontend/backend software, database configuration, etc. You will be providing technical leadership for projects from concept through production. This includes rapid prototyping and building lightweight proofs-of-concept to vet creative ideas and technical possibilities as well as bringing these concepts to life with a focus on stability, performance, and maintainability.

A CT must possess excellent communication skills to form a strong, trusted relationship with the technology team, creative and ux teams, project management, and company leadership. Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for flawless delivery are key traits for success

Important

• This position requires the ability to work on-site in our studio in NYC
• Must be able to travel as needed
• Please include a link to your portfolio and/or website
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required
• 3+ years of experience

Requirements

• Version control and workflows with Git/Github
• Programming and scripting including modern Javascript, Node.js, Typescript
• React/Vue/Angular frontend frameworks
• Markup and CSS, especially CSS frameworks
• Relational Databases (MySQL / Postgres), Document Stores (Mongo, Couch etc.)
• Integration with 3rd party tools via APIs, sockets, hooks, etc.
• API design/implementation and mocking for testing using web server libraries such as Express.js or Next.js
• Configuration of Web Server/Reverse Proxy such as Nginx, Apache and/or Caddy
• Experience with cloud service providers: AWS, Azure, GCP, Heroku, etc.
• Experience with Docker and containerized workflows
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to new environments
• Ability to thrive in a TDD / BDD based environment

Desirable Skills

• Web application architecture & system design
• Python and Flask Experience
• Mobile-first development practices
• React Native Development
• Experience with Microservice design and architecture
• Serverless architectures & systems, AWS Lambda, Azure, Firebase functions, etc.
• Basic hardening techniques for security and privacy data management
• DevOps and CI/CD pipeline management, such as Github Actions and Jenkins
• Infrastructure-as-code, such as Terraform and Ansible
• Headless CMS experience, such as Directus

Bonus Points

• Java Stack
• Microsoft stack (.NET, .NET Core, MSSQL, etc.)
• Graphics programming on the web such as WebGL or Three.js
• Game Engine development experience Unity and/or Unreal
• C++ Creative Coding frameworks OpenFrameworks, Cinder

Benefits

Local Projects offers to its Full Time staff Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, 401k, access to Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance, generous PTO package, Commuter Transit Benefits, American Alliance of Museums membership, as well as allowance for professional development and growth.

Local Projects is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our collaboration with each other and the experiences we create together greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across all disciplines, at all levels of the studio. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

Local Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.