Hybrid Mid-Level Full Stack Developer at The Escape Game

Job Title: Full Stack Software Developer (mid-level)

Direct Leader: George Livingston, Senior Director of Product & Software Development

Work Schedule: M-F, ~40 hours range per week

You’re Probably a Match If:

• You have 4 years of software engineering experience

• You have strong full stack experience (we primarily use NextJS, NestJS, TypeScript, Vercel, AWS, Godot)

• You have a desire to work in the code daily; you are highly adaptable…we switch focus areas often!!

• You have previous experience leading processes and mentoring other engineers

• You have excellent problem-solving skills, love teamwork, and have a positive approach toward overcoming business challenges

• You have a willingness to develop business acumen and domain knowledge in our products

• You are someone with a high sense of agency, someone who can think through problems and solve them from multiple angles (i.e. technology, operations, stakeholders, etc.)

• You have worked in a small, dynamic team environment (our team is small and mighty; the 5 of us have worked together for 4 years with 0 turnover or drama)

What Winning Looks Like:

• Take on technical challenges outside of current realm of expertise to level up in craft

• Develop domain knowledge across TEG product lines

• Identify problems and opportunities by participating in stakeholder meetings

• Apply business and domain knowledge when designing technical solutions to business problems

• Embody the “Heart of a Teacher” when working with other developers, helping the team overall improve their craft

• Consistently delivering on high quality, reliable software solutions in a timely manner

• Focus on safely shipping code, keeping integration testing, documentation, extendability and scalability in mind

Other Info to Note:
We’re looking for people who are passionate about our mission, vision and values. This isn’t just a J-O-B. We experience fun challenges every day because of how fast our company is growing, and our personal and organizational standards for excellence, growth, creativity and teamwork! Open to remote for the right person, but our team (and company) is based in Middle TN and prefer this role to be as well. 


Pay & Benefits

$110,000 - $120,000 annual salary

• 401(k) matching & 529 tuition savings plan

• Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life/ad&d insurance

• Health savings account program or FSA account program

• PTO

• Remote friendly schedule

• Discounts on Company Games and Apparel/Products 

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Our Values

Excellence - we continuously innovate on how we do things, always looking for a better, smoother way for our guests and for each other.

How we embody this value:

• we’re curious and cognizant of emerging tools, trends, and new ways of looking at old problems

• we have a bias for action and we communicate both internally and externally with candor, empathy, and authenticity

Passion - we love our guests, our brand, and our games.

How we embody this value:

• we celebrate when our guests celebrate

• we believe in aligning personal and professional passions 

Integrity - we endeavor to honor each other through hard work, honesty, fairness and

generosity.

How we embody this value:

• we first seek to understand and then take thoughtful action

• we’re accountable for our work and responsive to issues impacting colleagues and guests

Creativity - we’re always expanding the bounds of what is possible.

How we embody this value:

• we think big to solve problems and make our guests’ lives better

• we challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and aren’t afraid to experiment or get uncomfortable

Teamwork - we can best accomplish our goals by selflessly working together.

How we embody this value:

• we always aim to be consistent, reliable, and trustworthy

• we work as a team, we celebrate wins, and we have fun together as we strive for professional and personal growth

Growth - we believe in expanding our business and developing our team members.

How we embody this value:

• we are committed to fostering inclusivity and belonging for all team members

• we take calculated risks, we own our mistakes, and we support one another