Full-Time

Associate Software Engineer

Posted on 1/31/2025

Openlane

Openlane

51-200 employees

Online marketplace for wholesale vehicle transactions

No salary listed

Junior

Carmel, IN, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in a related technical field involving coding.
  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience.
  • Constant desire to learn new technology and best practices, we work in various stacks and don’t expect everyone to come in knowing everything.
  • Develop high-quality code to build solutions in an agile development environment.
  • Participate in code reviews, planning and estimation meetings.
  • Test solutions and troubleshoot issues.
  • Engage in cross-discipline collaboration with team members including the product owners, designers, and testers.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership to the application development team.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including project managers, product owners, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using object-oriented programming languages and frameworks.
  • Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Conduct automated testing (Unit, Integration, and End-to-End).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and creativity with a desire to learn new emerging technologies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with React, NodeJs, Typescript, or Java.
  • Familiarity with Material Design, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS.
  • Knowledge of service API development, Rest/Json, and SOAP.
  • Familiarity with both transactional and NoSQL databases.
  • Familiarity with automated testing (Unit, Integration, Functional).
  • Understanding of agile software delivery processes and DevOps.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture, serverless, and cloud functions.
  • Experience with AWS.

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

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

Auto Remarketing
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MarketBeat
Nov 27th, 2024
Clifford Capital Partners LLC Invests $10.31 Million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR)

Clifford Capital Partners LLC invests $10.31 million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR).

MarketBeat
Nov 26th, 2024
Intech Investment Management LLC Invests $1.44 Million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR)

Intech Investment Management LLC invests $1.44 million in OPENLANE, Inc. (NYSE:KAR).

Sierra-Cedar
Oct 21st, 2024
OPENLANE Migrating VMware VMC Instances to AWS Cloud-Native Services

After evaluating multiple AWS migration service providers, OPENLANE selected Sierra-Cedar, an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, due to its expertise in PeopleSoft applications, flexible engagement model, and experience with IaC tools.

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

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