This position can be remote, but US based candidates only.
About Us
Dealer Inspire (DI) is a leading disruptor in the automotive industry through our innovative culture, legendary service, and kick-ass website, technology, and marketing solutions. Our mission is to future-proof local dealerships by building the essential, mobile-first platform that makes automotive retail faster, easier, and smarter for both shoppers and dealers. Headquartered in Naperville, IL, our team of nearly 600 work friends are spread across the United States and Canada, pushing the boundaries and getting****done every day, together.
DI offers an inclusive environment that celebrates collaboration and thinking differently to solve the challenges our clients face. Our shared success continues to lead to rapid growth and positive change, which opens up opportunities to advance your career to the next level by working with passionate, creative people across skill sets. If you want to be challenged, learn every day, and work as a team with some of the best in the industry, we want to meet you. Apply today.
Want to learn more about who we are? Check us out here!
Job Description:
Design and create our native Android applications
Create super clean, well-structured, testable, high-quality code
Follow, recommend improvements to, and promote the use of Dealer Inspire process standards.
Participate in cross functional teams to foster collaboration within and outside of business operations.
Drive documentation lifecycle for client and technology-specific areas.
Courteously communicate with clients, as required.
Responsibilities:
Work with our team to develop best-in-class mobile apps for public consumption
Provide technical planning, development, and systems integration from discovery through launch
Provide guidance to designers and producers to ensure that applications follow best practices and meet requirements
Execute complex designs, reflecting the creative and art direction provided within established technical frameworks
Ensure a high level of code quality
Provide input on internal code practices, design, architecture, and maintenance
Skills Required:
Solid Android development experience with both mobile and tablet devices
Have sound object-oriented programming skills
Have demonstrated experience building applications that have a strong emphasis on UI/UX
Strong communication skills
Work well with others – approachable and collaborative
Deep understanding of the intricacies of the Android platform
Up-to-date knowledge of Google Play Store Guidelines Experience in launching and maintaining the lifecycle of a mobile app
Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes. JSON, XML, REST, HTML, Javascript
Git (or other source control)
Education:
Minimum of 5+ years of IT experience or 3+ years of IT Experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a technically relevant field
Minimum of 2+ years of Android development experience (Links to apps released in the Google Play store will receive extra attention!!)
Technical certifications are a plus.
Community involvement in open source projects is a plus.
Compensation:
Compensation based upon skill and previous experience. Motivated and talented individuals may advance quickly in our fast-growing company.
Perks:
Health Insurance with BCBS, Delta Dental (Orthodontics coverage available), and Eye Med Vision
401k plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
13 days paid time off, parental leave, and selected paid holidays
Life and Disability Insurance
Subsidized gym membership
Subsidized internet access for your home
Peer-to-Peer Bonus program
*Not a complete, detailed list. Benefits have terms and requirements before employees are eligible.
