Big Ass Fans Careers

Big Ass Who?

We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.

That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.

Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.

Opportunity

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical design and implementation of the headless replatforming of bigassfans.com and our commerce site.
• Oversee all internal web development activities, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd party development partners, ensuring deliverables meet requirements and deadlines.
• Architect and implement robust APIs and integrations between BigCommerce, Contentstack/Contentful, Salesforce, Epicor Kinetic, and other platforms.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, code review processes, and best practices for security, performance, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with IT, Marketing, and external partners to define requirements, resolve issues, and deliver a world-class digital experience.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Identify and implement process or technology improvements to enhance team productivity and site capabilities.
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in modern web development, including React, Next.js, JAMstack, and API-first/headless architectures
• Proven experience leading large-scale web replatforming projects and managing 3rd party development teams
• Deep understanding of e-commerce platforms (BigCommerce preferred), headless CMS (Contentstack/Contentful), and system integrations (Salesforce, Epicor Kinetic)
• Strong knowledge of web security, performance optimization, and accessibility standards
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and collaborate across teams

Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application. 

First 90 Days

Every Big Ass Fans employee is essential in working towards the company’s growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you’ll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here’s a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Senior Website Developer:

Days 1-30:

• Complete your onboarding activities, including an onsite 4-day FANdamentals training.
• Onboard with IT and Marketing teams; review current architecture, codebase, and project documentation.
• Meet with key stakeholders to understand business goals, technical requirements, and integration needs.
• Assess current development processes, 3rd party partner capabilities, and identify immediate risks or gaps.
• Review project plan and timeline for the headless replatforming initiative with an implementation partner.

Days 31-60:

• Drive progress on foundational architecture and API design.
• Oversee and support 3rd party onboarding and initial deliverables.
• Establish coding standards, code review, and QA processes.
• Begin development of core site features and integrations (e.g., product catalog, CMS, authentication).
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and adjust plans as needed.
   

Days 61-90+:

• Accelerate feature development and integration workstreams.
• Ensure all modules meet performance, security, and accessibility benchmarks.
• Lead QA, user acceptance testing, and resolve critical issues.
• Deliver comprehensive technical documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.
• Identify and implement process or technology improvements for ongoing success.
  

The Interview Process:

1. Our First Chat: You’ll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you’ll discuss the opportunity more in-depth, and talk through any questions you have about the company.
2. Virtual Interview: This will be a virtual video interview with the VP of IT. In this meeting, you’ll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, going over the day-to-day operations, and learn about the role’s expectations.
3. On-site Interview: You'll be invited to our US Headquarters to meet with the VP of IT, and a few other leaders to cover any unanswered questions. 

How do you live life Big Ass?

Wonder what it’s like to walk through our Headquarters? Click here to get a virtual tour, and while you’re at it, check out our Benefits and Perks!

Be a part of something BIG

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!

Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [email protected] or call us at 1.877.244.3267.