Position:
Full Stack Software Developer
Working Hours:
We are asynchronous, work when you want
Location:
Fully Remote
Salary Range:
USD, market average for your experience level
Eligible Locations:
Anywhere, remote
About Colonist
We're building the biggest digital board game platform on the internet.
Last year, our players spent 874 years playing 33 million games on our Settlers of Catan alternative.
We're a fully remote, asynchronous team spread across multiple continents, focused on crafting extremely polished digital board games that people truly love.
About the Role
As a Fullstack Developer at Colonist, you'll do more than just write code - you'll be a product-minded engineer who shapes the future of our gaming platform.
You'll work closely with players, designers, and other developers to identify problems, design solutions, and implement features that impact millions of users.
This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to own features from conception to deployment.
Our stack:
Frontend: HTML, EJS, SCSS, TypeScript, Webpack, PIXI.js
Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, TypeORM, Redis
What You'll Do
Develop and maintain features across our entire stack, from database to frontend
Collaborate with designers to ensure technical feasibility and improve UX
Write clean, maintainable code that's accessible to developers of all skill levels
Design and implement APIs, data structures, and system architecture
Engage directly with users to gather feedback and improve the product
Analyze data to make informed technical and product decisions
Optimize application performance and scalability
Requirements
Strong portfolio demonstrating multiple full-stack projects
Be a gamer with strong judgment and intuition
Experience with browser development tools and performance optimization
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find innovative solutions quickly
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Track record of shipping features in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read and implement solutions from technical documentation
What We Value
At Colonist, we look for people who are:
Dependable & Self-Driven
Deliver on time without needing constant guidance
Stay active and responsive in team communications
Owners & Problem Solvers
Take full responsibility and uphold high standards
Proactively improve processes beyond your role
Clear & Efficient Communicators
Excel at direct, structured async communication
Set clear expectations and deliver results
Fast Learners
Curious, open to feedback, and eager to grow
Love tackling challenging problems with simple solutions
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation
Competitive salary paid in USD
Stock options (own a piece of Colonist)
Benefits
Fully remote work
Flexible hours - Work on your own time, we're async
Unlimited vacation
Reimbursed Colonist Elite Membership
All tool costs, like software, laptop, etc provided
Infinite Colonist Coins!
Growth
Work directly impacts 3.1M+ yearly active players
Rapid learning opportunities in a fast-paced startup environment
Freedom to identify and solve problems
Access to all company metrics and discussions
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