[KITlist-Tech] Senior Front-End Developer (Santa Monica, CA)

Friday, January 06, 2012

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Senior Front-End Developer Santa Monica, CA

Who We Are: TrueCar, Inc. is a revolutionary Internet company that is fundamentally changing the automotive industry. Our business model is innovative and profitable: we're creating a transparent, intelligent automotive marketplace that benefits both buyers and sellers, using technology to ensure dealers thrive and consumers get a great price. Since its launch in 2006, TrueCar has facilitated the sale of over 400,000 new and used vehicles, and works with a nationwide network of over 5,000 dealers. Our partners include some of the most prominent brands in the U.S., including Consumer Reports, AAA, USAA, GEICO, Progressive, American Express, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Yahoo Autos, AOL Autos and U.S. News. Our acquisition strategy recently resulted in the purchase of automotive residual values industry leader ALG as well. With triple digit revenue growth and offices in Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Austin, we've made the list of fastest gr
owing companies for both Inc. Magazine and Los Angeles Business Journal and our growth in 2012 is expected to more than double. Now, we need more great people to help us pull off the next big thing. Join us.

Who We´re Looking For: Right now, we're looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer who is passionate about making fast, scalable, and well-designed web interfaces for a high visibility consumer-facing site. You will be utilizing the latest web technologies to solve challenging problems, create innovative web applications from the ground up and understand exactly what it takes to create an outrageously good Web experience for our customers. You'll be all about finding ways to increase customer conversion and satisfaction.

Responsibilities: • Build efficient and reusable front-end abstractions and systems • Participate in design and code reviews • Identify, communicate, and implement best practices for front-end engineering

Qualifications: • 7+ years of professional experience • Expert knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JS) • Experience with scripting languages (PHP, Python, etc.) • Knowledge of but not reliance on JS Frameworks (jQuery, YUI, etc.) • Detail oriented process, consistent cross-browser implementation • The ability to write well-abstracted, documented, and reusable code • Passion for front-end performance optimization • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop • Command line and version control experience

Preferred: • Strong interest in product design and building user interfaces • Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and passion for cutting edge web technology • Ability to write custom jQuery scripts/plugins • Experience working on a high-traffic website

Great People Deserve Great Benefits: Yes, we're on a mission to reinvent how cars are bought and sold. And yes, we know our employees fuel our success. So we put a premium on the best talent and reward our people with a highly competitive salary and a wealth of amazing benefits -- including company equity, 100% paid family medical, dental, vision, and a healthy 401(k). We'll also throw in gym memberships, 12 holidays, career training, three weeks PTO and much more. All in the name of attracting the brightest and keeping the best.

A Word About Our Culture: Our new ocean-side corporate offices in Santa Monica symbolize the best of 'Silicon Beach' and the direction we're headed to as a company. We work hard and play hard – and are led by a world-class executive team who want to make a difference. Invention and open collaboration are highly valued, and we encourage innovative thinking that drives great ideas across the entire organization. We utilize the latest web technologies to solve challenging problems, create powerful web applications from the ground up, and work hard to provide an outrageously good experience for both our customers and the people who work here. If this sounds like the kind of place where you want to spend your valued time, then check us out at TrueCar.com. We want to hear from you.

Make the Connection: Send us your resume, cover letter, and links to some of your greatest projects. We'll be in touch.

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