Sr Full Stack Developer

Sr Full Stack Developer Location Chicago, IL :

A Day in the Life:

Senior Full Stack Developers - Web are focused on delivering high-quality user interfaces quickly. They use techniques like collaborative code reviews and test-driven development to ensure efficient coding. They are experts in frontend technologies and work to create seamless and engaging user experiences. While their primary focus is the frontend, they collaborate closely with backend engineers. They are expected to stay up-to-date with the latest web technologies and promote best practices in frontend development. They are defined by a passion for creating exceptional user interfaces, a deep understanding of user needs, and expertise in frontend code.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and implement complex user interfaces for web applications.
• Build and scale web systems, focusing on the frontend architecture, using modern JavaScript frameworks, HTML, CSS, React, and related tools.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow, and also help with API design to deliver a good user experience.
• Optimize web applications for performance, accessibility, and usability.
• Set a high bar for code quality, test coverage, and user experience for the frontend.
• Drive improvements in frontend development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other teams to deliver high-value features.
• Contribute to the development of frontend architecture and best practices.

What We're Looking For:

A four-year degree or more in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of overall engineering experience.
• Minimum 6+ years of dedicated experience in frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in React, Typescript, HTML, CSS, API design, and common data structures/algorithms.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating them into the frontend.
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Ability to drive projects end-to-end, demonstrate strong product sense (aligning work with business objectives and making appropriate tradeoffs), and possess excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate within the team and cross-functionally.
• Strong background in designing and architecting scalable and maintainable frontend solutions.
• Experience in developing test strategies focused on the user interface and user experience.
• Excellent knowledge of software development lifecycles, test methodologies, and a passion for quality in the user experience.
• Learning mentality with the ability to pick up new skills as needed and demonstrate curiosity about new technologies.
• Experience with a Headless CMS (and ability to discuss pros/cons) is a plus.
Experience with test automation, in a fast-paced startup environment, or as a startup founder/building your own product is a plus.

We expect the starting salary to be around $120,000 to $150,000 with annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility. The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work experience

What You'll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts -Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. US EEO STATEMENT At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture - and our success and reputation as a company. Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique. EOE, including disability/veteran