Sr. Frontend Developer, UI & UX

  • Full-time

Company Description

CarGurus is  the fast-growing web company that uses data and technology to help consumers find the best car deals from top rated car dealers. Founded in 2006 by Langley Steinert, also a co-founder of TripAdvisor, we are now the 2nd largest auto shopping site in the US by daily user traffic. At CarGurus, we believe that a transparent car shopping experience is better for shoppers and sellers alike, and we are constantly innovating so we can deliver on that promise. 

With headquarters in Harvard Square, CarGurus has that "start-up feel" (we dislike meetings, play lots of foosball, have catered lunches and fun company outings, the list goes on…). Unlike many start-ups, however, we have the advantage of being profitable (for 5.5 years!) with sustained revenue growth.
CarGurus is an engineering-driven company with a passion for data, and that drives everything from the speed at which we launch new products to the spirit of innovation that informs our company ethos.

Job Description

We are looking for  Sr. UI & UX Developer. We have over 15 Million unique visitors monthly and are growing internationally.  There's a lot of interesting and fun (challenging) work to be done. We actively work on design as we go, so your ability to code and have a designer's eye will be key. If you are the type of UI developer/designer that can take ideas and make them visually appealing and functional, merge them seamlessly into our website and make it accessible on mobile (are you exhausted yet?) then you get it!

Whether it is A/B testing the latest tweaks or tracking time-on-page, data is how we drive decisions for what’s next on our site. From new features to our visual design, our goal is to help our users to research and buy a car from a reputable dealer. As a UI & UX Developer (you'll be involved in all of it!) including building mockups, prototyping, or writing production-ready code. We ask a lot of our people and so we offer flexible schedules, a collaborative team and a good work/life balance.

Qualifications

Technology:

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile, Bootstrap, Freemarker, Adobe Creative Suite

Needed Skills:

  • Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery with proven coding and prototyping skills.
  • Ability to translate business and technical requirements into wireframes and prototypes
  • Solid knowledge of web design, layout, typography and iconography skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in CS or equivalent.
  • Experience in working with cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a dedication to detail and consistency

Bonus Points:

  • Familiarity with source control systems (SVN and Git a plus)
  • Experience with responsive design and email templates
  • Experience with mobile design/development (particularly jQuery Mobile, Phonegap)
  • Experience with server side templates (Freemarker)

Additional Information

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