Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

.Net Core/C#/JS/Typescript/Node.js

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Openlane

Openlane

51-200 employees

Online marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$120k - $155kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Remote position with a preference for candidates in Toronto, Canada.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
JavaScript
MySQL
Git
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Kinesis
Postgres
TypeScript
C#
AWS
REST APIs
Development Operations (DevOps)
Oracle
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience with high quality object-oriented code
  • 7+ years of professional experience building Node.js backend applications
  • Strong knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks
  • Solid understanding and experience working with relational DBs like Postgres, MySQL or Oracle
  • Experienced with development for AWS and/or with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)
  • Knowledge with Typescript
  • Experienced in developing REST APIs
  • Strong experience with Git source control
  • Experience in development of large-scale SaaS and cloud-native applications
  • Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with both internal and external people
  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or above
  • Passion for high-quality execution, technical and operational excellence.
  • Proven track record working in an agile environment with sharp focus on shipping frequently while managing competing priorities and timelines.
  • Demonstrated passion for agile principles, values and continuous improvement of engineering processes
  • Strong believer and promoter of built-in-quality, DevOps mindset and automation
  • Solid understanding of software development fundamentals, data structures, design patterns and web system architecture
  • Support continuous improvements initiatives and actively identify bottlenecks and ways to improve engineering practices and development process
  • Promoter of writing well-designed, reusable, testable and efficient code
  • Contribute in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Responsibilities
  • Product development process – it’s more than solely coding. Be collaborative member of the autonomous cross-functional team to define, build, test and deliver innovative enterprise-grade solutions
  • This role will lead systems and environment development for NEW applications based on existing and well-established platforms. There is a large team of industry, product and technical experts to help - you will have all the support you could ask for.
  • We use a modern development stack on Amazon Web Services (AWS), including Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, RDS, and OpenSearch – we are primarily an open source shop. We run on Slack, ADO, GitHub, Honeycomb and other top industry technologies.
  • You will be working in a stable business environment with strong organizational and management support, so you can focus on your craft. Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose are core tenants that serve to drive us every day.

Openlane operates an online marketplace specifically designed for car dealers in the wholesale automotive market. The platform allows dealers to buy and sell vehicles in bulk, providing access to a wide inventory that includes dealer trades, commercial vehicles, and off-lease exclusives. Openlane simplifies the buying process by offering detailed vehicle reports, which help dealers understand the condition and history of the vehicles they are purchasing, thereby reducing risk and guesswork. Unlike many competitors, Openlane focuses on transparency and ease of use, ensuring that dealers can make informed decisions. The company generates revenue through transaction fees for listings and sales, as well as additional services like vehicle inspections. The main goal of Openlane is to enhance the efficiency and profitability of car dealers by providing them with a comprehensive and user-friendly platform.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent investments indicate strong market confidence and potential for expansion.
  • Automated Absolute Sale tool increases transaction velocity and optimizes buyer demand.
  • Migration to AWS cloud services improves scalability and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other online automotive marketplaces could erode market share.
  • Reliance on AWS cloud services poses risks if disruptions occur.
  • Economic downturns could reduce demand for wholesale vehicles, affecting revenue.

What makes Openlane unique

  • Openlane offers a comprehensive online marketplace for wholesale automotive transactions.
  • The platform provides detailed vehicle reports, reducing risk for car dealers.
  • Code Boost IQ enhances vehicle inspections with AI-driven OBD2 intelligence.

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