Junior Software Engineer - Spring 2017 Hire
SpotHero is seeking a Junior Software Engineer who will work alongside our amazing team of engineers to create new features and tools that power our web and mobile applications. Our development cycle is extremely fast, and it's common to write code and have it running on the live site the next day. Working at SpotHero, you will make an impact immediately.
Who we are: Imagine a world free of parking tickets; where you don't have to worry about not finding a parking spot or paying high prices once you do find one. SpotHero is here to change parking and our tools play a critical part in redefining the transportation industry. With over a million cars parked using our service, a career at SpotHero offers countless ways to impact a fast growing company.
What you’ll do:
- Work on a small team to create new, awesome features for our users
- Help solve large-scale, complex technical problems
- Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data
- Write efficient, maintainable code
- Own the release and testing cycles of your very own code
Who you are:
- Inquisitive. You’re an efficient and creative problem solver.
- Motivated. Innovative and resourceful, you never give up and are constantly looking for ways to improve upon things.
- Organized. You have great follow through on tasks and superior organizational skills.
- Chaos-loving. You don’t fold under pressure. Rather, you thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
Pre-Requisites:
- Recent college grad with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
- Knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Knowledge of Python preferred, but not required
- Experience with Android or iOS development a plus
What we are offering:
- Career game changer – A truly unique experience to work for a fast growing startup in a role with unlimited potential for growth.
- Excellent benefits – We cover 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, and offer company sponsored Life Insurance.
- Flexible PTO policy, generous parental leave, and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.
- Fun perks like snacks, catered lunches, happy hours, wellness programs, and SpotHero swag.
- Annual parking stipend (duh – we're a parking company!).
- The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual, yet highly productive atmosphere.
- A workplace recognized as the Startup of the Year by Built in Chicago, a Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune, and one of Chicago’s Best Places to Work for Women Under 35 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Steps to Apply:
Please include any GitHub account, LinkedIn profile, and any project that you're particularly proud of. We love seeing work that others loved working on, especially if it's contributions towards an open source project.