Full Stack Developer

The Real Deal

Apply to this job
New York City hybrid Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Job Details:

 

We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to help build and scale our digital products, including a

real estate analytics platform powered by large datasets. You’ll work across the stack to deliver

user-facing features, data-driven interfaces, and performant web applications.

 

You’ll be part of a product-focused team responsible for the full development lifecycle, from

ideation to deployment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with modern

frameworks, experimenting with AI-assisted development (including tools like Claude Code),

and turning complex data into intuitive user experiences.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Build and optimize marketing pages, user flows, and overall site experience
  • Develop high-performance ad units (experience with GAM/GPT is a plus)
  • Enhance and maintain a high-traffic headless WordPress application (Next.js frontend)
  • Build scalable APIs, services, and data-driven interfaces
  • Work with large datasets to create clear, user-friendly visualizations
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing systems
  • Implement security and data protection best practices
  • Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to ship features quickly
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to improve speed and code quality

 

Job Requirements:

 

  • 3+ years of full stack development experience
  • Strong experience with JavaScript, React, and/or Next.js
  • Experience working with WordPress (headless experience is a plus)
  • Solid understanding of APIs (REST and/or GraphQL)
  • Experience building responsive, performant web applications
  • Familiarity with modern development workflows (Git, CI/CD)
  • Experience working with databases and data-heavy applications
  • Understanding of web performance, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO best practices
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

 

Nice to Have:

 

  • Experience with ad tech (GAM, GPT)
  • Experience with data visualization or analytics platforms
  • Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools and workflows
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Vercel, etc.)
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $110-120k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Who We Are:
 
The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels. We have received 60+ awards for editorial excellence over the past six years, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors.
 
Quantcast rates us among the 300-most visited sites in the US and the website with the wealthiest audience and one of the most educated.
As a publication, The Real Deal is to real estate what Variety is to entertainment or what Politico is to Beltway politics – a plugged-in news outlet that is read by the entire industry.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We partner with our employees to support diversity and inclusion in the workplace and through higher education programs supporting rising journalists. 

Compensation (from employer):
110000–130000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain web applications, APIs, and data visualizations at a fast-paced company.

Job title

Full Stack Developer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

real estate

Location requirements

New York City, onsite preferred, remote possible

Salary

$110k–$120k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

javascriptreactnext.jswordpressapis

Preferred skills

ad techdata visualizationai-assisted codingcloud infrastructure

Specializations

full stackreactnext.jswordpressapis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid City
Related searches