Contract Software Developer

Welcome to Campspot! Whether you are an avid camper, the occasional glamper, an expert RV-er, or new to the outdoors entirely, we're interested in working with you. Our team values diverse perspectives as we seek to create an easy-to-navigate and meaningful camping experience for everyone.

We hope you will consider joining our team! ALL human beings are welcome, and we are committed to helping you thrive here. We believe our team, as well as the outdoors, is for everyone. 

Software developers at Campspot work on small agile teams to build our products. Campspot developers are truly full stack, working on both front and back end code, as well as managing the whole lifecycle of a feature from planning through delivery.

Campspot is built on a modern tech stack using the latest versions of Java and Kotlin on our backend with the Dropwizard framework, and TypeScript on our frontend using Angular. Our products are SAAS applications that run on AWS cloud infrastructure and we use modern tools like Terraform to manage that. We believe that skilled developers can be successful in any tech stack and set our expectations for ramp up time accordingly, but having experience in any of the technology above is a big plus.

Development at Campspot is heavy on collaboration. Developers are expected to collaborate with each other via technical design meetings, pair programming, and code reviews. Developers also collaborate directly with our product managers to scope, refine, and test features. Lastly, developers need to collaborate with our designers to create solid UX for new features in our app.

Automated testing is another key skill for developers at Campspot. All new code coming into our application is expected to have unit and integration tests written for it. We utilize automated CI builds to ensure that our app builds correctly and all of our tests pass.

Job Duties

• Design, develop, test, and deploy solutions for our software on your own or in collaboration with other developers
• Provide thoughtful feedback on team code reviews and actively participate in architectural discussions
• Work with Product Managers and Designers on your team to create workable solutions
• Mentor more junior developers based on real-life experience
• Participate in on-call support for Production issues related to team domain

Qualifications - Core Skills

• Experience with Java or Kotlin
• Experience with TypeScript, Angular, and AngularJS
• Experience with AWS or other cloud infrastructure
• Experience in an environment that does TDD or pair programming
• Comfortable writing documentation
• 5+ years of experience with web application development
• Nice to haves: Experience integrating with third-party systems and APIs; Experience with payment processing platforms such as Stripe or Fiserv; Experience with E-commerce, customer invoicing, and accounting
• Required English Level: Intermediate. Ability to read, write, and communicate.
• We are considering candidates in Brazil for this role.

The hourly rate for this position is starting at $25 USD. Final rate is based on candidate experience and skill level.

Campspot is a motivated team of outdoor enthusiasts and software professionals with decades of experience in the campground and outdoor industry. We’re looking to grow with people who embody our culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Today our portfolio includes two distinct but synergistic products: 

1. Campspot Management Software is the leading provider of reservation management software and tools for campgrounds and RV parks. It revolutionized the industry through its proprietary technology, allowing park owners to increase revenue through its inventory optimization tool and site-lock capabilities. 

2. The Campspot Marketplace (campspot.com and Campspot mobile app) is an online marketplace where travelers can find accommodations for their camping trips. Campspot’s inventory is 100% bookable and includes robust filters to help travelers customize their travel experience.