Senior Developer

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
 

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com. 

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’re searching for a senior full-stack developer to join the Resort Application Development Team. Our team is responsible for a suite of custom desktop applications, modern web and mobile apps, and internal APIs that provide ski resort management and point-of-sale functionality. We primarily use C# .NET WebApi, Angular and WPF. We have developed a custom point of sale application with a RESTful WebAPI service layer. We have a relaxed work environment, with a close-knit, upbeat team! We are located in our Broomfield, CO headquarters building, as well as at several of our mountain resorts, so the ability to work optimally with people across different locations is essential.

Job Specifications:

• Expected Pay Range: $99,900 - $120,000 + annual bonus
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Outlet: Corporate
• Other Specifics: Remote

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the creation of business and functional requirements and lead the development of technical requirements for projects and improvements
• Ensure solutions are architected in a forward looking manner aligned with our multi-year roadmap
• Ensure all configuration and development changes follow the appropriate software development life cycle, adhering to all appropriate controls and provide technical support as needed
• Provide technical direction, and mentoring for the developers on the team
• Proactively improve development standards within Vail Resort’s technology ecosystem
• Work closely with all partners to evolve our applications to support business objectives
• Work alongside managers, developers, business analysts, business stakeholders, contract developers and partners on the development and support of projects and improvements
• Provide technical operational support for the application ecosystem and ensure all compliance obligations are met throughout the software development process

Job Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience with Angular, or another similar modern Typescript-based technology
• Exposure to Xamarin and/or Maui development
• 5 years minimum application development experience in C#
• 2 years using Web API or similar technology
• 2 years development experience working within the Agile software development framework
• 2 years working with a relational database at the enterprise level (SQL Server)
• Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills
• Ability to write clean, testable code, covered by high value unit tests
• Consistent record of crafting clean and simple user interfaces (Winforms, WPF, UWP, Web)
• Good communication and leadership skills

Preferred Skills:

• RESTful APIs
• UX experience
• Using Git for source control
• Strong mobile/cross-platform development
• The Atlassian product suite: Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, and Bitbucket
• Enterprise software on an International scale
• POS/Transaction/Credit Card processing experience

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $99,900 - $120,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including... 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan  
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time.  Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO) 
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers  
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  
 

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia 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 remotely, 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 at any time in its sole discretion.   

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  501358
Reference Date: 04/24/2024 
Job Code Function: Applications