Software Engineer – Marketing Specialization
at Raise Marketplace, LLC

Full-Time
Chicago, IL
 

About Raise
Raise is the leading mobile payments and prepaid gift card platform where millions of consumers earn instant cash back and save money on purchases. The company has transformed traditionally simple pieces of plastic into one powerful payment mechanism that can be seamlessly used at 300,000+ retail locations nationwide.

As a marketplace with 4,000+ brands and 500 retail partners, Raise enables consumers to save money and instantly pay for in-store or online purchases at their favorite stores using their digital mobile wallet. In addition to offering value and convenience for consumers, Raise allows retailers to unlock a new, data-driven channel to activate targeted segments of the platform’s more than 2.5 million members.

Since 2013, Raise has saved members more than $150 million. The company is based in Chicago and has received $147 million in funding from investors including Accel, Bessemer Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates, and PayPal. Raise is available on both iOS and Android and at www.raise.com. 

About the Position
As a Software Engineer- Marketing Specialization, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and monitoring web-based and other custom software applications for a fast-paced, B2C Marketplace for stored-value cards. The end goal is to provide a great brand experience for our website users and to increase conversion, retention, and sales.

Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, documents, and implement high quality websites and applications on time that perform according to specifications and requirements documents
• Will design and develop content-related web pages 
• Continuously evaluates the design and functionality of supported websites and applications, and makes thoughtful, and significant recommendations for improvements
•  Analyzes performance of website and takes action to correct deficiencies
• Develops and adheres to development standards that allows for the maintainability of code in a manner that supports team development
• Participates in the development, deployment and support of our website using various technologies including Go, Ruby on Rails, and relational and noSQL databases
• Provides the troubleshooting and resolution support issues (on-call availability during off-hours for emergencies)
•  Participate in all SDLC phases including architecture specifications and design; website configuration; database design; programming; quality assurance; testing and implementation; and ongoing maintenance and support
• Works with IT counterparts and management team to employ analysis and design techniques including case analysis, object modeling and database/website schema design to ensure business goals
• Participates in the development and implementation of new business processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity
•  Provides research and recommendations for new approaches for software development technology
• Participates in the modification and architecture of websites to resolve issues and plan for future growth

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills a must
• Excellent responsive web design skills using CSS and HTML, and ability to quickly prototype web page layouts
• Strong programming skills with JavaScript and/or Ruby
• Ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines
• Advanced experience with client side technologies such as JavaScript, React.js, CSS, DHTML and others
• Experience with AJAX, JSON, XML, DOM, and XSLT
• Experience with cross browser and cross platform compatibility issues (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, PC, Mac, tablets, smart phones, etc.)
• Experience using version control (Subversion and/or TFS)
• Experience applying best practices including change management, effective error handling and performance instrumentation
• Experience and understanding of seo elements and ability to work directly with seo team to improve page rank & speed
• Understanding of content management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
• Enjoys solving problems and providing the best possible solutions
• Strong decision-making and strategic planning skills
• Enjoys designing and developing modern-looking and highly effective web pages and content
• Enjoys staying current with new technology
• Track record of successful, solution-based implementations utilizing React.js
• Experience creating IIS websites from scratch and administering application pools and web applications
• BS in Computer Science
• Experience developing online B2C, eCommerce websites
• Technical programming skills to support SEO
• Experience with digital marketing

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K) plan with matching up to 4%, company paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
• Raise Gives Back, paid time off for volunteering
• Pre-tax commuter program
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid parental leave
• Raise Credits for employees
• Company provided breakfast, coffee and soda
• Voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance and Identity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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All candidates subject to credit and background check at the time of offer