Front-End Software Engineer
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Since 2013, Avant set out to change the world of financial technology with our proprietary software that uses big data and machine learning algorithms to change the way people borrow money.
“Data” and “algorithm” may be two painfully overused buzzwords, but to us, these are two central elements to our business. The other part: the brilliant minds behind Avant.
Our team has set out to bring consumer loans from the bank to your computer screen. By combining cutting-edge technology with outstanding talent, we’ve managed to grow from five scrappy entrepreneurs to over 750 employees–and we’re not stopping there.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As the Front-End Engineer you will be responsible for assisting in the build out of the existing web application. Tasks will range from customer facing to internal facing front-end implementation work, such as customer dashboards to CRM workflows. You will work with a cutting edge CSS3 and HTML5 application leveraging some of the more recent Javascript frameworks as well. We are looking for pragmatic programmers who can not only help us execute in building our application, but also have a real say in the technological direction that it goes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneurial and self-driven.
- Thrives in unstructured environments.
- Able to execute from PSD design to final delivery of front-end work.
- Proficient with mobile UI and implementation.
- Knowledge of Javascript frameworks such as Knockout.js or similar preferred.
- Ruby on Rails experience preferred.
- Experience working with at least 1 web application with significant customer traffic.
BENEFITS
Avant’s first office was a windowless room with luxurious amenities like functioning plumbing. Now, that room is where Avantees line up every day at lunchtime to get their free catered meal and gather every Friday for happy hour(s) and Manager Q&A.
Beyond working with some of the best and brightest in the Chicago tech space, you’ll enjoy these perks:
- Work directly with senior management
- Winter blues? Take a paid vacation–there’s no limit
- BlueCross/BlueShield Medical & Dental Insurance
- Stop squinting: VSP Vision Insurance
- 401k with a 4% match
- Snacks on snacks on snacks
- Free breakfast and lunch (in case you forgot)
- Casual dress on days that end in “y”
- No excuse to not call mom: complimentary corporate cell phone plan for Associate level and above
- Pre-tax commuter benefits/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounted gym membership package
- Get educated: attend conferences and courses to keep your mind sharp
- And more!