Senior Developer - Messaging Applications

We are seeking a versatile and technically skilled Senior Software Developer to lead the development and support of our messaging platforms Airship and Mailgun while also contributing to the evolution of our custom application ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have experience with Marketing Technology and third-party delivery platforms as well as familiarity with full stack development and the desire to flex into custom applications. As our complex infrastructure grows it’s expected this role will scale with our platforms., Platform Ownership:

• Serve as the primary technical owner for Airship and Mailgun, ensuring reliable delivery, integration, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize messaging strategies and platform capabilities.
• Establish, maintain, and own vendor relationships

Custom Application Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack application features that support internal tools and workflows. Partner with program, marketing, and development teams to deliver intuitive, scalable solutions.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide architectural guidance and best practices across messaging and custom app domains.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with PM, BA, QA, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless deployment and monitoring.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand evolving needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• 3+ years working with Marketing Technology
• 2+ years experience with messaging platforms such as Airship, Mailgun, or similar.
• 2+ years experience working with Agile & Waterfall Development Methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate development processes and results
• Experience working with custom applications.
• Proficiency in full-stack development (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python).

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• 3+ years full stack experience
• 3+ years JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Experience with CSS and email HTML
• Experience building front end interfaces.
• NodeJS
• Hapi or other NodeJS server frameworks
• Vue2 or familiarity with reactive front-end frameworks
• Experience building APIs and integrating APIs managed by others.
• 3+ years container app instances in Azure.
• Experience working with micro service technologies

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $89,348.00 - $130,000.00 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.