Production Developer

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

Responsible for the delivery of client-facing website fulfillment deliverables, the Production Developer fulfills the website to scope, leveraging the Dealer Inspire platform based on WordPress. The Production Developer is a key member of the Production team, providing guidance and development recommendations to dealers and internal employees.

Essential Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
-Utilize Dealer Inspire’s platform WordPress and various front-end languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap) to build complete development sites to scope;
-Possess a solid understanding of how OEM Compliance affects forms & requirements on DI sites;
-Test the site during development for usability and fix bugs;
-Maintain, create & update forms using the Gravity Forms plugin and understand basic XML syntax notifications that interface with client’s CRM;
-Work with dealers and internal employees to recommend plugins and third party code to meet build requirements for unsupported platform work;
-Continued personal education in current and emerging technologies.

Required Skills:
-Strong understanding of WordPress - menu management, widget management, page templates, custom posts, and plugin management;
-Strong responsive HTML/CSS skills including grid systems (Bootstrap);
-Experience with responsive UX techniques;
-Detail oriented, very organized and punctual;
-Fast learner & interested in new technologies;
-The ability to remain cool under pressure.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position which is not inclusive of bonuses, benefits or other forms of compensation that the position may be eligible for. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the salary range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package for this position.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
• Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

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