Zagster is the fastest-growing bike-share provider in North America. With industry-leading technology and an innovative operations model, our mission is to make the bike the most loved form of transportation — and we’re looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to help make it happen.

We’ve recently raised $10 million in Series B funding and operate more than 140 bike sharing programs, with clients such as Princeton University, Fort Collins Colorado, General Motors and Equity Properties. At Zagster, you will help transform the way people get around to make tangible improvements to the sustainability, health, and quality of life of communities everywhere. And because Zagster is a startup with all the attendant perks, you’ll also have fun.

Overview:

Our goal is to deliver a premier rider experience 24/7/365 through elegant experiences on web and mobile, backed by a fully automated logistics platform that ensures ideal fleet management for hundreds of bike shares across the country.

Role:

We’re looking for a senior or principal level front end software engineer who has past experience designing and building at a system architecture level. In this role, we want somebody with past experience designing APIs. You should also be able to evaluate the performance and scalability tradeoffs of different schema/structure choices in NoSQL databases, given particular usage scenarios.

• Experience with MongoDB is a plus.
• Familiarity with NodeJS is a plus.

Why Work for Us:

Build In Reality

We operate on the ground, helping people move from A to B. Our products are directly responsible for enabling hundreds of successful bike rides every day across the country.

Build Your Dreams

Tackle big projects that directly impact our business every day. Create and own core products from concept through completion.

Build the Foundation

We are committed to building a culture of collaboration, quality, and respect. Help us create an environment where great people can do their best work.

Build Yourself

Software is a big part of what enables Zagster to adapt and build the future of our business. You’ll have the opportunity to get familiar with new technologies, take on new challenges, and help steer our technical direction.

Requirements:

• You take pride in writing readable, well commented code with accompanying tests.
• You’re a natural problem solver and happy to do a combination of client-specific and product-oriented development work.
• You’re comfortable working in a team setting using Git, and project management tools like Trello and Pivotal Tracker.
• You embrace agile philosophies, and a collaborative culture.

Bonus Points

• A deep interest in bicycling, the sharing economy, transportation, and/or sustainability.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Generous benefits and perks
• Equity in a fast-growing company