Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Backend Developer who is a motivated self-starter and passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications. This role is part of the Digital Team at Vail Resorts, supporting our web and mobile products and services.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, communicates effectively, and demonstrates technical curiosity with a willingness to learn beyond their core expertise. You will leverage modern technologies such as Microsoft .NET, C#, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Containers, Azure, and CMS integrations (Sitecore and Contentstack) to deliver efficient and scalable functionality for our digital ecosystem.
This position reports to the Senior Development Manager within the Marketing Technology IT team.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $88,868.83 - 108,000.00
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC for building scalable, maintainable web applications.
- Proficiency in ASP.NET Core for creating high-performance backend services.
- Knowledge of Razor Views, Dependency Injection, and best practices for web application architecture.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as:
- Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure Service Bus.
- Expertise in designing and developing microservices-based applications that are scalable, resilient, and easy to maintain.
- Strong proficiency in .NET Core and .NET 5/6/7+ for modern backend development.
- In-depth knowledge of C# for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Experience integrating Content Management Systems (Sitecore and Contentstack) for dynamic content delivery.
- 3+ years of full-stack web development experience, including backend and frontend technologies.
- JavaScript proficiency and experience with React.js (Next.js experience is a strong plus).
- Maintain and implement new features for 42+ e-commerce websites using C#, React.js, and Sitecore CMS, integrating multiple internal systems and third-party APIs.
- Build, maintain, and enhance applications supporting our digital portfolio, including:
- RESTful services running in Docker containers
- Azure Functions
- MuleSoft integrations
- Headless CMS (Contentstack)
- Monitor, support, and troubleshoot Priority 1 issues for resort websites and mobile applications.
- Collaborate with project managers, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure accurate requirements, estimates, and timely delivery.
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and coverage.
- Create and maintain documentation for code and processes.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, performance standards, and OWASP Top 10 secure coding practices.
- Diagnose and resolve complex software issues quickly with scalable solutions.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, planning, grooming, demos, retrospectives).
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve development standards, performance, and functionality within the Vail Resorts technology ecosystem.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Job Requirements:
- Experience collaborating with product owners, designers, and analysts to deliver pixel-perfect components and layouts.
- Knowledge of PCI compliance and secure coding practices.
- Experience with DevSecOps and automated build/deployment pipelines.
- Familiarity with React Native for mobile development.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $88,868.83 - 108,000.00. 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 for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.
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.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 513183
Reference Date: 01/13/2026
Job Code Function: Applications
