Senior Developer Messaging & Custom Applications

Job Description

Job Description

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 versatile and technically skilled Senior Software Developer to lead the development and support of our messaging platforms—Airship and Mailgun—while also contributing to the evolution of our custom application ecosystem. Ideal candidates will have experience with Marketing Technology and third-party delivery platforms as well as familiarity with full stack development and the desire to flex into custom applications. As our complex infrastructure grows it’s expected this role will scale with our platforms

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $100,000 - $135,000
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Platform Ownership:
  • Serve as the primary technical owner for Airship and Mailgun, ensuring reliable delivery, integration, and performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize messaging strategies and platform capabilities.
  • Establish, maintain, and own vendor relationships
• Custom Application Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack application features that support internal tools and workflows.
  • Partner with program, marketing, and development teams to deliver intuitive, scalable solutions.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide architectural guidance and best practices across messaging and custom app domains.
  • Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• • Work closely with PM, BA, QA, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless deployment and monitoring.
  • Engage with business stakeholders to understand evolving needs and translate them into technical solutions

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years working with Marketing Technology
• 2+ years experience with messaging platforms such as Airship, Mailgun, or similar.
• 2+ years experience working with Agile & Waterfall Development Methodologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate development processes and results
• Experience working with custom applications.
• Proficiency in full-stack development (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python).

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• 3+ years full stack experience
• 3+ years JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Experience with CSS and email HTML
• Experience building front end interfaces.
• NodeJS
• Hapi or other NodeJS server frameworks
• Vue2 or familiarity with reactive front-end frameworks
• Experience building APIs and integrating APIs managed by others.
• 3+ years container app instances in Azure.
• Experience working with micro service technologies

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $100,000 - $135,000. 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

Employees can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., 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 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 511015
Reference Date: 08/27/2025
Job Code Function: Applications