Software Engineer Sr

Job Summary

The Getty Digital Interpretive Development Team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly collaborative team that drives improvements across the Getty.edu platform and digital initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with a team of engineers and architects to develop and maintain digital experiences that enhance visitor engagement with Getty's work.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Design and build deep integrations with Getty's internal CMS APIs, ensuring content workflows connect seamlessly to the experiences visitors see and use
• Implement and maintain a scalable design token system in close collaboration with UX/UI designers to ensure visual consistency and streamlined UI updates across our digital experiences
• Own the development of performant, accessible frontend applications using Vue.js, with a sharp focus on reusable component design, smooth interactive experiences, and rendering performance
• Utilize and support our CI/CD pipelines to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of frontend and backend code
• Promote frontend testing and development best practices, helping to streamline the team's local development and UI packaging workflows
• Collaborate closely with UX researchers, designers, and product stakeholders to shape and deliver digital experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and impactful across the full visitor journey
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including technical design, implementation, testing, and code review
• Provide thoughtful, constructive feedback to peer developers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 5-8 years software development experience
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• An interest in the work of cultural heritage and/or digital visitor experience
• Experience with ES6 JavaScript and contemporary JavaScript programming practices
• Experience with component-based web development (Vue.js and Vite)
• Experience implementing visual design systems, including working with design token systems
• A practice of unit testing and end-to-end testing web applications
• Experience with static-site generation tools
• Experience with version control using Git and GitHub
• A working knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) patterns and server-side JavaScript/Node.js
• Familiarity with CMS platforms and content API integrations
• Intellectual generosity, humility, and curiosity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Expertise with design systems and frontend design principles
• Experience collaborating with designers in Figma to translate layouts and assets into components
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment using Docker and AWS
• Experience with spec-driven development practices, including defining and working from API specifications and technical contracts prior to implementation

Benefits And Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire
• Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Education assistance and professional development
• Paid vacation, sick and personal days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities