Software Engineer Sr
The J. Paul Getty Trust2 years ago
Responsibilities
- Design and build integrations with Getty’s internal CMS APIs to connect content workflows with public-facing visitor experiences.
- Develop and maintain scalable design token systems in collaboration with UX/UI designers.
- Build performant, accessible Vue.js frontend applications with reusable components and smooth interactive experiences.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and reliable delivery of frontend and backend code.
- Promote frontend testing, development best practices, and efficient local development and UI packaging workflows.
- Collaborate with UX researchers, designers, product stakeholders, and subject matter experts on digital experiences.
- Participate in technical design, implementation, testing, and code review across the software development lifecycle.
- Provide constructive peer feedback and contribute to engineering excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5–8 years of software development experience.
- Experience with ES6 JavaScript and contemporary JavaScript practices.
- Experience with component-based web development using Vue.js and Vite.
- Experience implementing visual and design token systems.
- Experience with web accessibility considerations, unit testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Experience with static-site generation tools, Git, and GitHub.
- Working knowledge of server-side rendering patterns and server-side JavaScript/Node.js.
- Familiarity with CMS platforms and content API integrations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, intellectual curiosity, humility, and interest in cultural heritage or digital visitor experiences.
- Preferred: design systems expertise, Figma collaboration, Docker and AWS, and spec-driven development using API specifications and technical contracts.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the date of hire, with Getty paying 75%–95% of premiums depending on the plan.
- 403(b) employee investment retirement plan with up to a 5% Getty match and a 6% Getty contribution to a 401(a) account.
- Educational assistance and professional development.
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, plus 12 paid holidays.
- Many positions offer bi-weekly off-Fridays.
- On-site fitness center and community service opportunities.
- Three-year limited-term position in a hybrid work environment; the employee must live within commuting distance of Getty and work on campus in Los Angeles at least one day per week and more often as needed.