Senior Software Architect & Tech Leader

uParts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law. uParts is an innovative software company seeking courageous and experienced outside account executives to represent our products and services to the repair shops and auto part suppliers. Account Executive The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years business-to-business outside sales experience – preferably in the automotive industry. He/she will be a resourceful, articulate, and charismatic sales/marketing specialist with the ability to source, qualify, and establish new business relationships with collision repair shops through cold calling and/or in-person visits. Job Requirements Excellent networking and interpersonal skills Self-motivated and goal-oriented Ability to work independently Strong work ethic, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and business professionalism High degree of resourcefulness conducting online/offline research to identify, qualify and sign up new customers Valid California Drivers License and reliable transportation (Mandatory) College education preferred Responsibilities Locating and evaluating prospects Making initial contacts Setting up appointments for product introduction and performing demonstrations Installing software Maintaining a close relationship with each account to ensure maximum utilization of our products and services Software Developer Play a pivotal role in designing and implementing the next generation of uParts as it continues to grow and evolve. Be part of an exciting, dynamic environment, engineering software solutions for all aspects of the company. Responsibilities Work directly with the CTO and Product Teams to design and implement new features and functionalities to the existing product Be responsible for larger projects, building out new applications and platforms as the company grows and expands Perform development work both independently as well as in small development teams Execute the technical design, development, testing and deployment of new features and functionality Job Requirements 2+ years of proven software development, on shipped products and/or launched web applications Experience with Object Oriented design principles and programming methodologies is a must 2+ of PHP and at least 1 year of .NET/J2EE/Ruby/Python/C++ experience 2+ years of MySQL experience Passion for usability and user-focused design Experience with LAMP-stack administration a plus Experience with GIT or a distributed source control management system a plus Experience with any Object Oriented framework (Qcodo, Rails, Zend Framework, Struts, Hibernate, etc.) a big plus Experience with the Qcodo Development Framework an even bigger plus Must be a local candidate or must be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles / Orange County Area (relocation reimbursements may be considered, but only for exceptionally qualified applicants) Compensation Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with generous bonuses, stock options, and full benefits (PTO, medical, dental, etc.). Sr. Software Developer Play a pivotal role in architecting, designing and implementing the next generation of uParts as it continues to grow and evolve. Be part of an exciting, dynamic environment, engineering software solutions for all aspects of the company. Responsibilities Work directly with the CTO and Product Teams to design and implement new features and functionalities to the existing product Be responsible for larger projects, building out new applications and platforms as the company grows and expands Perform development work both independently as well as in small development teams, overseeing and managing a group of junior developers Execute the full software development lifecycle, leading and performing all the processes involved with it Job Requirements 6+ years of proven software development, on shipped products and/or launched web applications Solid understanding of Object Oriented design principles and programming methodologies is an absolute must 4+ years architecting web-based applications 2+ years of leading and managing teams of software developers 4+ years of PHP and 2+ years of .NET/J2EE/Ruby/Python experience, or 5+ years .NET/J2EE/Ruby/Python experience with exposure to PHP 3+ years of MySQL experience Passion for usability and user-focused design Experience with .NET-based Windows Application Development a plus Experience with LAMP-stack administration a plus Experience with GIT or a distributed source control management system a plus Experience with any Object Oriented framework (Qcodo, Rails, Zend Framework, Struts, Hibernate, etc.) a big plus Experience with the Qcodo Development Framework an even bigger plus Must be a local candidate or must be willing to relocate to the Los Angeles / Orange County Area (relocation reimbursements may be considered, but only for exceptionally qualified applicants) Compensation Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with generous bonuses, stock options, and full benefits (PTO, medical, dental, etc.). Sr. User Experience / Information Architect We are looking for a well-qualified contractor to help us overhaul our existing web- and desktop-based suite of applications, as well as helping to lay the foundation of a solid approach to IA/UX for future and ongoing initiatives. Responsibilities Ability to develop IA/UX documentation (site outlines, process flows, sketches, scenarios, wireframes, and navigation models) for web, desktop and mobile applications, as well as communication flows over email, SMS, fax, etc. Develop functionality diagrams, process flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes for optimal usability Brainstorm and collaborate with Project Managers, Creative Designers, Developers, end users, and other stakeholders to determine user interface needs Work directly with the CEO, CTO and Product Teams to ensure technical feasibility and flawless implementation Defend or critique the statement: a good developer is constantly looking to write code that runs as efficiently and optimally as possible. Job Requirements 6+ years of proven work as an Information Architect and UX Designer on shipped products and/or launched web applications Experience with visual design, or experience with managing the visual design process with an offsite visual design team a plus Solid understanding of streamlined HTML/HTML5 and CSS code a plus Must be a local candidate in the Los Angeles / Orange County Area (telecommuting is okay, but must be able to come to the office at least 2 days a week for meetings, presentations, etc.) Compensation Compensation is based on a competitive market hourly-rate. The position can either be a 3-month full-time contracting position (40 hours/week) or a 6-month part-time contracting position (20 hours/week). Sr. VP of Sales, Dealerships / Fixed Ops uParts is revolutionizing the repair industry through its cloud-based portal where auto parts are systematically identified, effectively located and electronically procured. Our platform automates the entire procurement process for our partners by seamlessly integrating into their legacy applications to provide a transaction and communications portal. uParts stands at the forefront of technology for the auto parts industry, bridging the gap between repair facilities and part suppliers with powerful cutting‑edge solutions. Responsibilities Personally build and strengthen key dealer relationships, especially with large dealer groups Hire, empower & lead a team of highly motivated & disciplined sales professionals Identify and develop product requirements to satisfy dealers' needs Develop business success metrics and implement plans to exceed them Provide senior representation during dealer meetings, reviews, visits and outings Define & deploy new product lines Identify methods to effectively market, train and communicate with prospective and existing customers Continually improve systems and processes to manage, track, report and optimize both team and dealers' performance Conceptualize and create sales and marketing collateral to target dealerships. Qualifications 10+ years of sales management (including 5+ in a senior level leadership role) Strong understanding of dealerships, with outstanding scalable operational skills. Experience and success in building and leading highly talented sales teams Proven track record of consistently exceeding revenue, sales and other quantitative and qualitative goals Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment of constant change Self-directed, rolls up the sleeves and overcomes obstacles Sets, pursues and follows-through with achieving goals with a sense of urgency Experience giving effective presentations to key decision makers Collaborative attitude and desire to contribute outside primary areas of responsibility Compensation We are a venture‑backed company with a vibrant environment and excellent benefits where innovation and open collaboration are highly valued and rewarded. Compensation includes competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr