Full-Stack Developer

We’re obsessed with bikes. And maps. And we want to change the way people use them to navigate and explore cities.

LaneSpotter is a mapping and navigation platform created for cyclists by cyclists, with a focus on safety. Think Waze for bikes. Our passion for bikes, maps, and mobility drives everything that we do.

We’ve been featured on NPR’s Science Friday, The Wall Street Journal, Outside Magazine and Bicycling Magazine. We just completed to Techstars Mobility program in Detroit. Tens of thousands of cyclists are currently using LaneSpotter to find safe bike routes.

It’s time to move fast.

And that's where you come into the picture. We’re looking for a Full Stack Engineer to help us grow. You'd be in charge of this thing, from a tech perspective. Here's what we need.

You are:

Team React. There are new front end web frameworks sprouting up everyday, but you know React is the future of web.

More than just code. You're capable of seeing beyond the {brackets} to understand a great user experience.

A lifelong learner: Up to date with the latest trends and eager to master new frontiers.

A problem solver, committed to collaborating with the team to develop new features and fix broken ones.

Requirements:

Strong proficiency in JavaScript.
Thorough understanding of React and its core principles.
Knowledge of React Native.
Experience with Redux.
Experience with RESTful APIs.
Experience with PHP, MySQL, and Amazon Web Services.
Familiarity with code versioning tools (Git).
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Big bonus points:

GIS / Mapbox experience.
You commute by bike - or at least ride sometimes.

What’s in it for you:

Competitive Salary.
Equity
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Flexible work environment
An opportunity to play an integral role in a fast-growing company.

If you've helped an early stage startup grow, and want to do it again, this is the perfect opportunity for you. If you've always wanted to work for a startup, and have a substantial impact on its success, same.

You’ll get to focus on creating awesome experiences for our users by developing interface and back-end components and implementing them. You’ll work with the Founder, and a team of engineers that you manage, to create new features and ensure the platform is robust and easy to maintain.