Augmentcity

Ålesund

<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">Who we are</h4>
We are AugmentCity: a small tech company based in Norway, with a multidisciplinary team building digital twin solutions that bridge research and real-world decision-making. Through EU-funded projects and applied innovation, we support cities, regions, and partners across Europe in addressing sustainability, climate, and planning challenges.
We thrive in a friendly, supportive environment where people are trusted to take ownership of their work. We value thoughtful solutions, technical curiosity, and shared responsibility, with a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing---and plenty of space to influence decisions and shape how we work.
<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">The role</h4>
To support our growth, we are now looking for a senior, hands-on full-stack developer to help build and evolve a browser-based 3D GIS / digital twin platform. This role carries high responsibility and requires strong autonomy, with real influence over architecture, technical direction, and product decisions. You’ll work closely with a small team and play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the product. You’ll have plenty of room to contribute ideas, make architectural choices, and work hands-on on a technically challenging product.
<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">Required Profile</h4>
The ideal candidate has extensive experience delivering complex web applications and is comfortable working in small teams with limited technical redundancy.
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7+ years professional web development experience
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Proven experience as a technical lead or senior developer with end-to-end ownership
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Comfortable with high ownership and architectural decision making
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Near full-time availability preferred. We are open to discussing different contract arrangements for the right candidate.
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Strong sense of responsibility and continuity
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Experience working with modern AI-assisted development tools (LLM's)
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We are looking for the following skills:
Frontend and rendering
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Advanced experience with React and TypeScript
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Documented production experience with WebGL
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Experience with MapLibre GL JS or deck.gl, ideally combined with Three.js or similar frameworks
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Solid understanding of browser performance and rendering pipelines
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Backend and data
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Strong Node.js competence
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Experience designing APIs (REST and/or GraphQL)
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Authentication and authorization systems
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Experience with PostgreSQL; PostGIS is a plus
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Familiarity with serverless and asynchronous systems
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GIS
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Experience integrating GIS data and pipelines
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Knowledge of GeoJSON, vector and raster tiles, terrain data
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Understanding of coordinate reference systems and projections
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Experience with these GIS topics is a strong plus. If you do not meet every point but feel confident you can handle them, we encourage you to apply.
<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">Other considerations</h4>
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We expect the candidate to be organised and able to collaborative in a small, English-speaking team (fluent level expected).
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We also expect the candidate to make reasonable and effective use of modern AI tools (e.g. LLMs) to accelerate development and improve productivity.
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The position is remote-friendly. Ideally, the candidate is based in Norway, but we are open to strong applications from elsewhere. Several in-person workshops in Norway will be organised to allow the team to meet and collaborate in person.
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<h4 class="aksel-heading aksel-heading--xsmall aksel-typo--spacing">What we offer</h4>
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A high-impact role in an early-stage company, with meaningful ownership, growth opportunities, and the possibility to participate in the company’s long-term success
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Competitive compensation, including pension, insurance, and others
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Flexible working hours and a trust-based work culture
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Participating in meaningful projects with societal and environmental impact, contributing to sustainable cities, climate resilience, and public decision-making
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We look forward to hearing from you! If you are interested in this position or want to know more before you apply, you are welcome to contact Paul (Senior Project Engineer, Operations) at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:paul@augmentcity.no">paul@augmentcity.no</a> and/or Brenda (Geospatial Software Engineer) at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:brenda@augmentcity.no">brenda@augmentcity.no</a>.
To apply, send us your résumé, a brief personal note on your motivation for the role, and any relevant portfolio, to the same email address. We value clarity and authenticity over AI-generated text --- and yes, in return, a real human will get back to you rapidly.

Senior Full-Stack Developer (local remote)