Senior Software Backend Engineer

  • Full-time

Company Description

On The Stage is an all-in-one online SaaS platform designed for school, community, and independent theatre makers by theatre professionals with real experience in the tech industry.

We make Broadway caliber technology tools to help live arts producers achieve their creative and financial goals.  Our end-to-end SaaS platform includes a comprehensive online ticketing system, public-facing promotional portals, adaptable audience engagement features, live capture and streaming software, and best-in-class support. Our customers produce and manage live and virtual events, increase ticket sales, save time, and elevate the stature of their program with their audience and in the community.  Over 900 venues have sold over 800,000 tickets via our platform. 

We were founded a Tony Award winning producer and serial tech entrepreneurs with multiple $8 figure exits between them and funded by a group of angel investors experienced in both tech and the Arts who are focused on empowering theatre markers with great technology.

We believe:

  • Creativity thrives when artists and educators have the resources they need.

  • Live Art is most successful in a sustainable environment of mutual appreciation and exchange with its audience.

  • Everyone deserves access to the tools and support they need to bring their visions into the world.

We’re in the business of technology, but in service to the arts. For more information about On The Stage, visit: www.OnTheStage.com .

Job Description

The ideal candidate can expect the following:

Responsibilities

  • Help lead the design, architecture, and execution of fluid and responsive web applications. 

  • 5 years of experience in front-end javascript and building web applications with technologies like React, Angular, and Vue

  • Proficient understanding of JavaScript unit testing framework and libraries, such as Mocha, Chai, Jasmine, Jest

  • Working Knowledge of MongoDB/MySQL

  • Extensive experience programming and dynamic web application languages

  • Able to work with back-end developers on API design

  • Excellent knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques

  • Execute end-to-end ownership and accountability over the projects you work on

  • Demonstrated experience shipping software as part of a small team

  • A willingness to be a broad generalist, wear many hats, and react to changing requirements

  • Ability to prioritize competing tasks, work autonomously, understand technical trade-offs

Qualifications

 

  • A minimum of 5-8 years in a similar or related role.

  • Strong problem solving skills.

  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally, collaborate, influence and work as part of a team.

  • Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.

  • Experience in prioritizing feature requests and challenging institutional thinking.

  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.

  • Good eye for user experience and a good understanding of wireframing, user interaction and visual design.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience with Asana, ProductPlan, and Miro is a plus.

  • Deftly navigating a path down the middle between business and technology to find the best win/win solution.

  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Business Management, or Related Field

  • Bonus if you have a background in or a strong interest in the Performing Arts Industry and/or a box office, ticketing or a related live event space.

Additional Information

This is a full time job with competitive salary + benefits, including 401K. Compensation is competitive. Equity may be available. Some nights/weekends may be required as needed.