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About Fora
Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution—combining cutting-edge technology, personalized training, a vibrant community, and exclusive industry partnerships—all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business, making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.
At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.
Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:
Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.
A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors, fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.
Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.
Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez, Jake Peters, and Evan Frank, Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 130+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City. Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds, led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.
We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:
LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023
Built In 2025 Best Places to Work
And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons, and more
Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.
About The Role
We’re looking for a seasoned Senior/Staff Full Stack Engineer to join us as we continue to build Fora’s products and infrastructure. In this role, you will be instrumental in building out the Consumer Experience, the heart of the Fora Platform. In collaboration with Product and Design, this Sr. Full Stack Engineer will work on our externally facing website, content and supplier systems and external integrations. Our ideal candidate is someone who understands our mission & brand, is excited about what we’re creating, and is passionate about building high-quality software.
Key Responsibilities
Partner cross-functionally with Product Managers and Designers to define and prioritize the roadmap
Alongside your fellow engineers, build the travel advisors application that is responsible for new advisors onboarding, searching, and booking travel, and manages the advisor’s itineraries and interactions with their clients
Focus on web development, and collaborate with backend engineers in order to define end-to-end engineering solutions
Own projects and be responsible for the solution, implementation, and deliver
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
5+ years experience in frontend web development
3+ years experience using React / Vue.js / Angular.io
Experience building stateful and event-driven web applications
Experience testing web applications
3+ years experience in backend web development
Experience with relational database ORMs
Ability to be a team player, with solid communication and collaboration skills
An entrepreneurial mindset
Compensation
Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $155K–$225K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.
Other benefits include:
Unlimited vacation
Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellhub Membership
About the Company
Forget everything you thought you knew about being a travel advisor. At Fora, we're redefining the role and powering the next generation of travel advisors. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Evan Frank, Henley Vazquez, and Jake Peters, we welcome those who want to build a career in travel on their own terms. We provide the platform and support needed to turn a passion for travel into a flexible job, embracing remote work, hybrid models, and the rise of digital opportunities. Fora's Advisor Community is at our core. We believe ...
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