{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d7c73ff55420f58d4d4fd90d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7c73ff55420f58d4d4fd90d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7c73ff55420f58d4d4fd90d","title":"Software Developer & Consultant","description":"Atomic is growing a diverse and inclusive team of curious, creative people who love creating great software for our clients.\nWe’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.\nCompany\nSince 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.\nWe’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.\nJob Overview\nPOSITION\nAtomic 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.\nAs 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.\nMost 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.\nSoftware 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nDETAILS\nHome base in Chicago\nPrimarily working in our West Loop office with flexibility to work from home when needed.\nKey Responsibilities\nENGINEERING BEST PRACTICES\nWrite clean, logical, high-quality code and adopt test-driven development and Agile practices.\nStay up to date on new technologies and approaches to software development.\nAdopt a pragmatic approach to time management with regard to project tradeoffs (e.g. refactoring vs. new feature development).\nContribute to project documentation as needed by internal and external teams.\nTECHNICAL APPROACH\nWork on custom software products leveraging many languages, frameworks, and platforms.\nValue general versatility and flexibility over focused specialization.\nGet up to speed on existing projects’ domains, technology stack, and platforms.\nCOLLABORATION\nPair with other team members to transfer knowledge and experience gained.\nPossess a kind and curious approach to collaboration with Atomic and client teams.\nRemain open to feedback through code reviews on ways to improve technical abilities\nUnderstand that mentorship is a two-way street; we can all learn from one another.\nAGILE METHODOLOGIES\nParticipate in the Agile project flow providing solutions and feedback.\nWork with Atomic and client teams to define and prioritize project work.\nAdapt to changing project circumstances.\nGENERAL EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES\nWork a full-time job (generally 40-42 hours per week).\nTrack time daily.\nEngage in professional development and continued learning outside of work hours.\nPeriodically contribute to Atomic’s blog.\nTravel occasionally—as needed and possible.\nDesired Skills\nIn-depth experience with multiple programming languages.\nExperience writing software in web or mobile development.\nExperience working with databases such as Postgres.\nAbility to deliver success from a well-defined set of requirements, leveraging existing patterns.\nUnderstand the value of human-centered design in the product development lifecycle.\nDriven to learn and continue to grow as a Software Developer.\nRequirements\n3-5 years of experience working as a professional software developer.\nExperience with Typescript and React.\nExperience in full stack development.\nTrack record of developing software leveraging automated testing (e.g., Jest)\nAble to work productively with clients and/or stakeholders\nComfortable with pair programming and other Extreme Programming practices\nCompensation & Benefits\nAtomic pays on-market salary based on experience level and provides generous benefits:\nQuarterly and Annual cash profit sharing\nPaid time off and holidays\nAtomic-sponsored health insurance (including dependents) with HSA contributions\nAccess to Dental & Vision Insurance with Competitive Premiums\nEmployee ownership\nSustainable working pace\nRegular 401(k) company contributions (3%)\nParental leave\nLong and short-term disability insurance\nSupport for professional development\nReports To\nThe Software Developer will report to Atomic’s Chicago Managing Partner, Jordan Schaenzle. You will also have a Career Development Manager to help you pursue professional and career goals and find success within company guidelines and expectations.\nWhy Atomic?\nAtomic is a great place to do awesome work. As an Atom, you'll:\nJoin a tight-knit group of makers working in an atmosphere of friendship, exploration, and respect.\nWork on a variety of projects and help make pipelines safer, cities greener, healthcare smarter, and old products new again.\nBe part of a transparent, employee-owned company that's active in making the software community stronger, smarter, and more diverse.\nReceive great benefits, including support for professional development, schedule flexibility, employee ownership, 401(k) contributions, and generous vacation time.","company":"Atomic Object","rawCompany":"atomic object","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:21:18.961Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer & Consultant","description":"Atomic is growing a diverse and inclusive team of curious, creative people who love creating great software for our clients.\nWe’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.\nCompany\nSince 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.\nWe’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.\nJob Overview\nPOSITION\nAtomic 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.\nAs 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.\nMost 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.\nSoftware 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nDETAILS\nHome base in Chicago\nPrimarily working in our West Loop office with flexibility to work from home when needed.\nKey Responsibilities\nENGINEERING BEST PRACTICES\nWrite clean, logical, high-quality code and adopt test-driven development and Agile practices.\nStay up to date on new technologies and approaches to software development.\nAdopt a pragmatic approach to time management with regard to project tradeoffs (e.g. refactoring vs. new feature development).\nContribute to project documentation as needed by internal and external teams.\nTECHNICAL APPROACH\nWork on custom software products leveraging many languages, frameworks, and platforms.\nValue general versatility and flexibility over focused specialization.\nGet up to speed on existing projects’ domains, technology stack, and platforms.\nCOLLABORATION\nPair with other team members to transfer knowledge and experience gained.\nPossess a kind and curious approach to collaboration with Atomic and client teams.\nRemain open to feedback through code reviews on ways to improve technical abilities\nUnderstand that mentorship is a two-way street; we can all learn from one another.\nAGILE METHODOLOGIES\nParticipate in the Agile project flow providing solutions and feedback.\nWork with Atomic and client teams to define and prioritize project work.\nAdapt to changing project circumstances.\nGENERAL EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES\nWork a full-time job (generally 40-42 hours per week).\nTrack time daily.\nEngage in professional development and continued learning outside of work hours.\nPeriodically contribute to Atomic’s blog.\nTravel occasionally—as needed and possible.\nDesired Skills\nIn-depth experience with multiple programming languages.\nExperience writing software in web or mobile development.\nExperience working with databases such as Postgres.\nAbility to deliver success from a well-defined set of requirements, leveraging existing patterns.\nUnderstand the value of human-centered design in the product development lifecycle.\nDriven to learn and continue to grow as a Software Developer.\nRequirements\n3-5 years of experience working as a professional software developer.\nExperience with Typescript and React.\nExperience in full stack development.\nTrack record of developing software leveraging automated testing (e.g., Jest)\nAble to work productively with clients and/or stakeholders\nComfortable with pair programming and other Extreme Programming practices\nCompensation & Benefits\nAtomic pays on-market salary based on experience level and provides generous benefits:\nQuarterly and Annual cash profit sharing\nPaid time off and holidays\nAtomic-sponsored health insurance (including dependents) with HSA contributions\nAccess to Dental & Vision Insurance with Competitive Premiums\nEmployee ownership\nSustainable working pace\nRegular 401(k) company contributions (3%)\nParental leave\nLong and short-term disability insurance\nSupport for professional development\nReports To\nThe Software Developer will report to Atomic’s Chicago Managing Partner, Jordan Schaenzle. You will also have a Career Development Manager to help you pursue professional and career goals and find success within company guidelines and expectations.\nWhy Atomic?\nAtomic is a great place to do awesome work. 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