About OpenCampground OpenCampground is building the future of campground management through our unified platform that helps campgrounds attract, book, and retain guests. We're positioned at the intersection of two massive trends: the explosive growth of outdoor recreation and the digital transformation of hospitality operations. The Opportunity • Market Size: $74B camping and caravanning market growing at 10% CAGR • Underserved Market: Campgrounds are significantly behind hotels in technology adoption • Proven Demand: Existing customer base validating our product-market fit • Scalable Platform: Ready for rapid expansion across the outdoor hospitality sector The Role We're seeking a Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer who will lead our technology vision and execution as we scale from early-stage success to market leadership. This is not just a technical role - you'll be a true business partner shaping strategy, culture, and the future of outdoor hospitality technology. What You'll Own Technical Leadership • Architect and scale our reservation and property management platform • Lead the evolution from monolith to microservices architecture • Build and manage engineering team as we grow • Ensure 99.9% uptime for mission-critical booking systems Strategic Partnership Co-develop product roadmap and go-to-market strategy Drive technical decisions that directly impact business outcomes Represent OpenCampground at industry conferences and with key partners Shape company culture and hiring as we scale Platform Innovation • Integrate cutting-edge solutions for payment processing, guest communication, and analytics • Build seamless integrations with existing campground systems • Develop mobile-first solutions for on-the-go campground management • Create data-driven insights that help campgrounds optimize operations What We're Looking For Required Technical Excellence • 5+ years Node.js and React - You write clean, scalable code • AWS Architecture Experience - You've built cloud-native applications that scale • MySQL/Database Design - You understand data modeling for complex business logic • Microservices Architecture - You've successfully decomposed monolithic applications • Payment Integration Expertise - Stripe, payment processors, and financial compliance • B2B SaaS Experience - You understand enterprise customer needs and multi-tenant architecture Industry Experience (Preferred) Property Management Software - Vacation rentals, residential, or hospitality management Startup Environment - You thrive in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments Customer-Facing Role - You've worked directly with business users to solve real problems Co-Founder Qualities Ownership Mentality - You take responsibility for outcomes, not just outputs Vision Alignment - You're passionate about transforming the outdoor hospitality industry Independent Execution - You can run with ambiguous requirements and deliver results Communication Skills - You translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders Startup Resilience - You've navigated the ups and downs of early-stage companies Location & Compensation Location: Preferred: Orlando, Florida (in-person collaboration) Minimum: US Eastern Time Zone Arrangement: Remote with regular in-person strategy sessions Compensation • Equity-Only Position - Significant equity stake with full vesting schedule • Co-Founder Status - Equal partnership in company direction and decision-making • Long-term Upside - Positioned for substantial returns as we capture market share in this $74B growing market Why Join OpenCampground Market Timing The outdoor recreation boom isn't slowing down, and campgrounds need modern technology to meet evolving guest expectations. You'll be building solutions for a proven, growing market with significant barriers to entry once established. Your code will help family campgrounds compete with corporate chains, enable incredible outdoor experiences, and support the growth of sustainable outdoor tourism. Work directly with a co-founder who understands the business deeply but needs your technical expertise to scale. This is true partnership, not just employment.