Job Specifications
Who are we?
The Agora Companies service 10+ affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.
We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don't just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.
The Agora Companies is searching for a talented and motivated Web Application Developer to join our team in Mt. Vernon. In this role, you'll collaborate with designers, product owners, and fellow developers to architect, build, and maintain high-quality web applications, APIs, and services for both internal and external users.
The ideal candidate is a curious problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment, embraces learning new technologies, and is eager to contribute across the full stack.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain internal and external websites, APIs, services, and systems.
Build solutions using modern technologies such as React, Next.js, Node.js, JavaScript, PHP, REST, GraphQL, and headless CMS platforms.
Apply best practices to optimize, scale, and secure applications and websites deployed on AWS.
Advocate for product quality by identifying improvements and opportunities to streamline development processes.
Collaborate on code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor team members across varying experience levels.
Partner with stakeholders--including designers, product managers, and analysts--to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
Scope, architect, and estimate project requirements while balancing speed of delivery with high-quality standards.
Qualifications
3+ years of full-stack web development experience supporting high-availability, large-scale web applications and systems.
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
Self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results.
Required Technical Experience
JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript
React (Next.js experience is a plus)
MongoDB (NoSQL)
js
Git/GitHub
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience
PHP / WordPress
REST/JSON and GraphQL
TailwindCSS
Docker
Redis
AWS (Lambda, S3, SQS, etc.)
Laravel
Compensation Range - $90,000 - $110,000 USD
Location(s) & Work Arrangement - Mt. Vernon, Baltimore / Hybrid
What We Offer
We offer a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services to our employees, including:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
401(k) plan with employer matching
Generous vacation time and paid holidays
Casual dress code
Highly flexible environment
About the Company
At The Agora Companies, we bring bold new ideas, unconventional viewpoints, perspectives and strategies to the global marketplace. As the leader in financial, health and lifestyle publishing, all of our companies embrace the virtue of independent thinking and individual responsibility. Our founder, Bill Bonner, is passionate about sharing ideas and opportunities often overlooked by the mainstream media. The Agora began as a small publishing outfit in Washington, D.C., in 1978. By the 1990s, the business had expanded and relo...
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