About JourneyApps

What we do

JourneyApps is a provider of tools for developers enabling them to build impactful high-quality software, including PowerSync (a sync engine for building local-first apps) and JourneyApps Platform (a full-stack rapid app platform for industrial companies)

Companies in industries such as energy, manufacturing, mining and chemicals use JourneyApps technologies to create and run powerful software applications.

Why work for us

JourneyApps was founded in 2009 and initially created the JourneyApps Platform, a rapid app development platform focused on industrial companies. In 2023, JourneyApps spun off its database sync engine, PowerSync, as a standalone product. JourneyApps is focused on providing this suite of software development tools to developers. Some of the largest companies in the world that form the backbone of the global economy rely on JourneyApps' software technologies to power their business operations.

We are headquartered in the United States with an engineering hub in South Africa. We are always looking for talented people to join our team who share our passion for our vision.

Our culture

The core values that guide the JourneyApps team are:

Cooperation = unite + win:
Work together, win together. We take collective ownership of our mission; there’s no “them” — just “us”.

Autonomy = trust + own:
We are a group of exceptional people and we trust every member of our team to be excellent at their job, to do the right thing, and to do what’s best for our team — wherever, whenever.

Growth = learn + communicate:
The better we communicate, the more we can learn from each other. We spread new ideas, give feedback, and provide all the facts so we can learn and grow together.

Ambition = dream + excel:
We go above and beyond to produce excellent work and get real results. We care deeply about where the company is going, give urgency to all the tasks at had, and get our hands dirty. We try new things, make mistakes, and learn — fast.

Encouragement = help + care:
We go the extra mile for every member of the JourneyApps community — both customers and team members — and encourage others to do so too. We are always approachable, helpful, and supportive.

Social = fun + friendly:
We have strong social cohesion, through friendly, fun and funny team members. We laugh together, we keep things light, and we always see the bright side.

Our Engineering Processes

We score 11/12 on the Joel Test.

Our Hiring Process

Our hiring process consists of four steps to determine whether you are a good fit for JourneyApps, and whether we are a good fit for you:

1) We do a 20-minute phone screening to validate what you're looking for matches what we need.

2) We then do a 60-minute phone interview discussing non-domain specific topics where we test your macro-skills covering topics such as system design, approaches to debugging, etc.

3) Then there is a take-home micro-skills coding challenge whereby you need to build a piece of software

4) An in-person interview with your prospective team leader in our office so that you can meet the team you'll be working with on a daily basis.