Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

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Openlane

Openlane

51-200 employees

Online marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions

Automotive & Transportation

Senior

Remote in USA

May work remotely anywhere in the U.S.

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Agile
Python
Git
SQL
Postgres
Docker
AWS
Elasticsearch
Snowflake

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field
  • 5 years of progressive experience as a Data Engineer or related occupation in data engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with SQL and Python development including data warehousing
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with planning and designing data schemas
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Azure Cloud or AWS
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Gap Analysis and Data Validation
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Github / Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working with large enterprise data such as Postgres, DynamoDB, Elastic search, or Snowflake
Responsibilities
  • Participate daily in Agile ceremonies to help design, plan, build, test, develop, and support Openlane large enterprise data products and platforms
  • Plan and design data schemas
  • Work with a team in a shared services delivery model supporting seven lines of business
  • Work with product, data science, analytics, and engineering teams to learn project data needs and define project scope
  • Conduct Gap Analysis and Data Validation
  • Design and plan data services solutions on the Data Platform
  • Build and deliver Azure Data Factory (ADF), Python, Docker, and Kubernetes feed framework data pipeline jobs and services
  • Manage SQL, Github / Azure DevOps (CI/CD)
  • Contribute to the Data Engineering team delivery framework including building of re-usable code and implementing industry best practices
  • Monitor, maintain, document, and resolve incidents of scheduled production data jobs supporting internal and external customers data needs

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 Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven tools like Code Boost IQ improve vehicle assessment accuracy and speed.
  • Migration to AWS cloud services enhances scalability and operational efficiency.
  • Recent investments indicate strong market confidence in Openlane's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from other online marketplaces could erode Openlane's market share.
  • Reliance on AWS cloud services poses risks of outages or security breaches.
  • Shift towards electric vehicles may challenge Openlane's current inventory offerings.

What makes Openlane unique

  • Openlane offers a comprehensive online marketplace for wholesale automotive transactions.
  • Code Boost IQ enhances vehicle inspections with AI-driven OBD2 intelligence.
  • Automated Absolute Sale tool streamlines pricing and sales for US dealers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Budget

Company News

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PR Newswire
Aug 19th, 2024
Openlane Transforms Condition Reports With Actionable Obd2 Intelligence

New Code Boost IQ Exploits Data Moat to Empower US Dealers with Smarter, Faster Purchase DecisionsCARMEL, Ind., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, announces the launch of Code Boost IQ, a first-of-its-kind vehicle inspection enhancement that enables faster, better informed decision-making for dealers. Industry-standard "On-Board Diagnostics II" (OBD2) scans detect thousands of alphanumeric diagnostic codes that indicate potential mechanical or electrical issues. Code Boost IQ leverages artificial intelligence, the company's analytics engine and millions of internal data points to translate flagged OBD2 codes into simple, easy-to-understand visual alert banners. Available on every dealer-consigned vehicle in OPENLANE's US marketplace, Code Boost IQ helps dealers quickly discern which codes are cause for concern and adjust their pricing or purchasing approach accordingly."OPENLANE is committed to making wholesale easy with every customer, and Code Boost IQ is just another OPENLANE innovation that's making our marketplace the smartest, most transparent and most efficient platform for dealers to transact," said James Coyle, EVP and president, North American marketplaces at OPENLANE

CU Collector
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OPENLANE Revolutionizes Wholesaling with Faster, Easier Sales for US Dealers

Carmel, Ind. - Aug. 6, 2024 - OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, announces the launch of Automated Absolute Sale, a new tool that empowers US sellers to set a price threshold at the time of listing that, when achieved, immediately moves the vehicle into Absolute Sale mode.

PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2024
Openlane Revolutionizes Wholesaling With Faster, Easier Sales For Us Dealers

New Automated Absolute Sale Empowers Dealers to "Set and Forget", Capture Optimal Buyer Demand in Real TimeCARMEL, Ind., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE: KAR), a leading operator of digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, announces the launch of Automated Absolute Sale, a new tool that empowers US sellers to set a price threshold at the time of listing that, when achieved, immediately moves the vehicle into Absolute Sale mode. The feature increases convenience and velocity for sellers, enabling them to more quickly and easily realize better outcomes."We're on a mission to make wholesale easy, and that starts with purposeful, simple tools to help dealers more efficiently manage their wholesale strategy and inventory," said Shiv Dutt, SVP and president, US marketplace at OPENLANE. "With Automated Absolute Sale, sellers can 'set it and forget it.' They load the vehicle, identify a target price at which they're committed to selling — and the technology takes care of the rest, helping to seize the optimal buyer demand in real time."Introduced earlier this year, Absolute Sale is a new sale format available on all dealer-consigned vehicles in OPENLANE's US marketplace that enables sellers to signal they are committed to selling a vehicle to the highest offer that day. The sale format — which represents a growing share of OPENLANE's overall marketplace transactions — boosts buyer visibility and engagement, generating optimal returns for sellers and ensuring both sellers and buyers feel confident in their wholesaling strategy

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PR Newswire
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