
ABOUT US:
At Cars.com, we help shoppers meet their perfect car match, and people find their perfect career match. As one of the top places to work in Chicago, according to The Chicago Tribune, Built-In Chicago and others, we pride ourselves on a culture of growth and innovation.
Cars.com has revolutionized the automotive industry for both shoppers and sellers through technology and solutions for buyers and sellers alike. We never shy away from a challenge, move fast, collaborate across functions to approach problems from every angle. We’ve built a culture that’s second-to-none and share core values that keep everyone working full-speed at the same goals with the same open, outcome-driven and bold attitudes.
Cars.com is a CARS brand. CARS includes the following brands: Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, DealerRater, FUEL, CreditIQ & Accu-Trade. Learn more !
About You:
You are the kind of developer who leaves no stone unturned when fixing a bug or completing a task. You have a knack for detail; especially details that aren’t working the way they should. If something is broken, you go the extra mile to fix it, while looking out for ways to improve it at the same time. You value code quality and reliability. You thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Job Description:
Execution of client requests, bug fixes, updates, and maintenance on production WordPress websites. Working out of our support desk system, you will interact with clients, troubleshoot issues, build custom functionality, address front-end display problems, and be a knowledge resource for teams with less technical background.
Required Skills:
- 1 year of web development experience
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JS, PHP.
- Understanding of WordPress and experience building Wordpress themes.
- Familiarity and experience with Git/Mercurial.
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Bourbon, or Foundation.
- Expertise in building and testing responsive sites.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects with varying timelines and requirements.
- Fast learner & interested in new technologies.
- The ability to remain cool under pressure.
Nice to have:
- Experience with SASS/SCSS.
- Experience with build tools like Grunt or Gulp.
- Any design experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
Responsibilities May Include:
- Development work on client websites using our Award-Winning WordPress-based platform.
- Working with our support team, back-end developers, and designers to fulfill support requests.
- Turning Photoshop mockups into functioning modules or pages.
- Correct bugs / issues on current sites.
- Building new features or custom functionality on client sites.
Perks:
- Health Insurance with BCBS, Delta Dental (Orthodontics coverage available), Eye Med Vision
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 18 days paid time off, parental leave, and selected paid holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Subsidized internet access for your home
*Not a complete, detailed list. Benefits have terms and requirements before employees are eligible.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.