Software Engineer

Atomic is growing a
diverse and inclusive team
of curious, creative people who love creating great software for our clients.

We're looking for thoughtful problem solvers who are passionate about finding success for our clients, teams, and end-users through the human-centered design process.

Company

Since 2001, Atomic Object has designed and developed
software products
for web, mobile, desktop, and embedded devices. We were founded on the belief that not all software is created equal. Many people can write code, but it takes a close-knit team of passionate people to create exceptional, innovative products that change the way people do business.

We're an employee-owned company with
100+ Atoms
based in our Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Chicago, and Raleigh offices. Unlike many other technology companies, we have a flat organization. There is no corporate ladder to climb. As a company that values transparency, we practice open-books management. At Atomic, you can stay close to the craft of making software for your entire career without missing out on owning a part of the company and its profits.

Job Overview

POSITION

Atomic makers work on self-managed, cross-functional teams of 2-10 designers, delivery leads, developers, and testers. They collaborate to create products for our clients, from the idea phase through launch and beyond. Projects typically span 6 to 12 months, so you will have many opportunities to work with different people and tackle new challenges.

As a software developer in our Chicago office, you will have a unique opportunity to be part of a tight-knit team and accelerate your growth.

Most of your time will be spent building robust web and mobile applications alongside other Atoms. But your role isn't limited to technical responsibilities. Atomic promises clients a great experience and a great product. Software developers deliver on that promise by being kind, curious, positive individuals who provide excellent high-level technical advice to a diverse set of clients.

Software developers find fulfillment in their job by serving as a primary contributor toward feature work while continuously learning and honing their craft. Atomic lives by its teach and learn value mantra. In this position, you will spend time daily learning from those around you and teaching others by sharing your own knowledge and expertise. We also continue to support professional development by sponsoring annual conference attendance, involvement in local and national organizations, as well as regular support from a Career Development Manager.

Additionally, you'll help broaden the impact of our services by serving as a technical marketer through opportunities like attending and hosting local developer meetups and contributing to our shared company blog.

DETAILS

• Home base in Chicago
• Primarily working in our West Loop office with flexibility to work from home when needed.

Key Responsibilities

ENGINEERING BEST PRACTICES

• Write clean, logical, high-quality code and adopt test-driven development and Agile practices.
• Stay up to date on new technologies and approaches to software development.
• Adopt a pragmatic approach to time management with regard to project tradeoffs (e.g. refactoring vs. new feature development).
• Contribute to project documentation as needed by internal and external teams.

TECHNICAL APPROACH

• Work on custom software products leveraging many languages, frameworks, and platforms.
• Value general versatility and flexibility over focused specialization.
• Get up to speed on existing projects' domains, technology stack, and platforms.

COLLABORATION

• Pair with other team members to