Lead Full Stack Developer

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SpotHero is seeking a Full Stack Developer who loves working with cutting edge web technologies on all levels of the web stack, delivered to all devices of all sizes. SpotHero is making life easier for the daily driver, by giving them a seamless way of reserving parking on the web and on their mobile phones. This highly technical role will be key, since you will be helping the CTO set technical direction and architecture for new and existing features. Our product team follows a rapidly iterative and data-driven product roadmap. Our ideal candidate will thrive in such a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and will have the ability to both collaborate and execute efficiently.

Responsibilities:

  • Build features requiring both front end and back end changes.
  • Work closely with the Product Team and UI/UX/Interaction Designer to spec out new features.
  • Work with CTO to establish and drive best practices for testing, quality assurance, and coding.
  • Responsible for architecting new features, that may involve front end, back end, distributed systems, and caching strategies.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development cycle.
  • Contribute any “sharable” work to the open source community.
  • Contribute to company and team culture.

The following experience is relevant to us:

  • The ideal candidate would most likely have 5+ years of experience, given the breadth of responsibility of this role. However, we’re open to any developer that has the technical chops.
  • Solid experience of all aspects of an MVC web application (especially those built on Rails or Django).
  • Commanding grasp of a scripting language (i.e. python, ruby, php), and front end languages: HTML(5), CSS(3) and javascript (including jquery, requirejs, LESS, etc).
  • BS in Computer Science or a solid background of CS fundaments.
  • Experience architecting an API, and consuming an API.
  • Experience with Responsive design, Mobile Optimization design, and RESS.
  • Experience using javascript MV* frameworks (i.e. backbone, angular, ember).
  • Understanding of client/server side performance characteristics. This includes the tools to help measure performance, and experience architecting solutions to resolve any performance issues.
  • Extensive testing experience, both at unit level and system level (i.e. Selenium).
  • Experience implementing A/B and multivariate testing methodologies, and fully embrace data-driven product management decisions.
  • Knowledge of different web servers and architecting caching solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of relational and nosql databases (i.e. postegesql, mysql, redis, and mongodb), including use of SQL.
  • Ability to draft and visually communicate technology/design/architecture concepts.
  • Experience with git or other version control system.

Let’s talk details. Our ideal candidate will love to dig deep on both the front end, back end, and not shy away from architecting solutions that involve newer technologies that we’ve never used. Right now, our backend is powered by Django, python, postgresql, redis, mongodb, and nginx + uwsgi. Our front end is a combination of responsive design using bootstrap, and a backbone app to make searching faster. This position will potentially require rearchitecting some of this, as we scale our service from 7 cities, to all the major cities within the US. This is a great time to join since you’ll be part of this growth stage, and everything you contribute will directly affect our customers.

Benefits:

  • Apple Laptop with big monitor
  • Stock Options in a growth-stage company
  • Competitive Salary
  • Flexible hours so you can be at your most productive
  • High-energy environment with dedicated “work zones”
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits

 

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
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    • JavaLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • KotlinLanguages
    • PythonLanguages
    • ScalaLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • DjangoFrameworks
    • HiveDatabases
    • MySQLDatabases
    • PostgreSQLDatabases
    • RedisDatabases
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    • OptimizelyAnalytics
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    • IllustratorDesign
    • InVisionDesign
    • PhotoshopDesign
    • SketchDesign
    • ConfluenceManagement
    • JIRAManagement
    • SmartsheetManagement
    • TrelloManagement
    • WordpressCMS
    • SalesforceCRM
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    • MailChimpEmail
    • MandrillEmail
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    • MarketoLead Gen

Location

Our custom built office is located in the heart of the Loop, close to the Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple, and Red Lines.

An Insider's view of SpotHero

What’s the vibe like in the office?

There's a lot of collaboration and positive energy throughout the entire day at SpotHero. There are a lot of funny people that work at SpotHero; it's hard to get through the day without a few genuine hearty laughs, which is a really fun way to take a break from being nose deep in a project.

Michelle

Account Executive

How does the company support your career growth?

There’s so much room to grow at SpotHero. From the very beginning, I was encouraged to think about my career goals and steps I could take towards achieving them. I recently made the transition to a new team, and everyone has been incredibly supportive as I learn a new skill set and look to further grow my career!

Maggie

Digital Marketing Specialist

What is your vision for the company?

I joined SpotHero to contribute to the future of mobility as I imagine walking down the street with my pre-school aged children one day and being able to point out aspects of the mobility ecosystem that I played a role in building. In this vein, I believe SpotHero will emerge as the platform that powers the last quarter mile of mobility.

Paolo

Chief Business Officer

What are SpotHero Perks + Benefits

SpotHero Benefits Overview

We offer our employees a way to find community through Employee Resource Groups. We currently have six different established groups and evaluate offerings on a semi-annual basis.

In the US we cover up to 90% of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental & Vision Premiums, company-sponsored Life Insurance, 401K, and generous parental leave.

Flexible PTO policy and great work/life balance – We value and support each individual team member.

Annual parking stipend – we help people park!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
SpotHero participates in local volunteer activities such as installing art galleries in elementary schools with I Paint My Mind and building homes with the House That Tech Built.
Partners with nonprofits
Through our monthly bake sales we partner with nonprofits such as C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue, Center on Halsted, and ALIVE rescue.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
In addition to our DEI Task Force team, we also have a number of ERG's including African Americans/Blacks at SpotHero, Neurodiversity ERG, Women at SpotHero, LGBTQ+ ERG, Parents at SpotHero, etc.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
We cover Short Term Disability at no cost to you.
Dental insurance
Our competitive Dental plan is through Guardian. Our plan has a unique rollover benefit to encourage plan use. In addition to child orthodontia, we are proud to offer adult orthodontia coverage!
Vision insurance
Our vision plan is through Guardian through VSP Choice Network. Our plan has a low co-pay for your annual exam and includes an annual stipend for lenses or frames.
Health insurance
Our medical plans are through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and we offer a High Deductible Health Plan with no employee payroll contribution required. We also contribute to HSA accounts on your behalf.
Life insurance
SpotHero covers Life & AD&D coverage, up to 100% of your salary, at no cost to you.
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
SpotHero sponsors an annual fitness challenge where employees can participate in hydration, sleep, and fitness challenges.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
You’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of traditional and Roth savings options with financial advisers at Fidelity Investments who are ready to assist with your retirement planning.
401(K) matching
SpotHero's 401k plan matches 50% for an employee's contributions up to 6% of their annual based salary.
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
We provide three months of parental leave for all employees.
Family medical leave
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Onsite gym
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Fantastic Eats - Take a break and enjoy some grub with the team, catered weekly from your favorite Chicago spots. For a midday pick me up, choose from our endless variety of snacks. • Team Events - From WhirlyBall and ice skating to rooftop happy hours and spontaneous ice cream parties - we're always looking for new ways to have fun together! • Casual Work Environment - Be comfortable while you work. Take a nap if you need it or squeeze in a few yoga poses between meetings. • Employee Wellness Program. We encourage work/life balance through financial wellness talks, meditation sessions, and mind & body nutrition education. Plus, we encourage our team to get out and give back to our local community. • Professional Development. We support personal and professional development through mentorship programs, diversity & inclusion trainings, and learning how to work with one another based on our personality types.

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