Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

CMS, Modernization of Registry

Updated on 9/4/2026

Autotrader.ca

Autotrader.ca

501-1,000 employees

Digital solutions for used-car dealers

Compensation Overview

CA$140k - CA$190k/yr

+ Annual bonus + 3% pension matching + 3% CPP matching

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions
Docker
TypeScript
.NET
CloudFormation
C#
AWS
Terraform
Observability
Playwright
DevOps
Angular

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Requirements
  • Strong hands-on experience building production systems with .NET and C#, with modern .NET preferred.
  • Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM.
  • Proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, and RESTful API design.
  • Solid understanding of SQL Server and relational data modeling.
  • Comfort operating in production environments and learning from real-world feedback.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven approach.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable, resilient backend and frontend services using .NET Core, .NET 6+, .NET 8, Angular, and RESTful APIs.
  • Lead registry modernization initiatives, including containerizing legacy .NET workloads, upgrading runtimes, and improving deployment and operational reliability.
  • Contribute to data-layer improvements focused on performance, scalability, and operational reliability.
  • Drive technical design discussions and make pragmatic architectural decisions within the team.
  • Integrate observability, security, and performance best practices into system design.
  • Balance technical excellence with delivery needs when evolving existing systems.
  • Own solutions end-to-end, from design through deployment and production operation.
  • Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and contribute to standardized engineering practices.
  • Take accountability for reliability, operational outcomes, and continuous improvement of owned systems.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Platform, and other engineering teams to deliver production-ready capabilities.
  • Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and day-to-day technical leadership.
  • Act as a role model for strong ownership, technical quality, and constructive collaboration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Kubernetes-based platforms.
  • Background in system modernization, refactoring, or legacy platform evolution.
  • Experience with database performance optimization.
  • Exposure to AI-driven quality assurance, such as Playwright or Cypress with AI integrations.

Autotrader.ca provides a suite of digital tools for used-car dealers to grow online sales. The platform is subscription-based and combines marketplace listings, web solutions, inventory management, traffic analytics, and conversion tools; dealers upload inventory, publish listings, review analytics, and convert traffic into leads. Premium listings on autoTRADER.ca offer extra exposure, while the tools are designed to be simple to use and easy to measure. The goal is to help dealers attract more customers, manage inventory more efficiently, and increase sales in a competitive digital automotive market.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AutoCanada signed a national partnership on March 31, 2026.
  • AutoTrader reported stronger inquiry quality and engagement during its 2026 platform tests.
  • Greenhouse listed 28 openings on September 2, 2026, signaling active expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 used-vehicle sales fell 2.5%, pressuring dealer budgets.
  • Google AI Overviews and zero-click shopping weaken marketplace traffic by 2027.
  • Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace, and OEM sites compress AutoTrader's pricing power.

What makes Autotrader.ca unique

  • AutoTrader.ca remains Canada’s largest automotive marketplace as of March 2026.
  • Its March 2026 AI platform bundles DemandAI with dealer tools and simpler packages.
  • Its price index and editorial data give dealers proprietary market intelligence.

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Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Gym Membership

Wellness Program

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Company News

AIM Group
Dec 12th, 2024
AutoScout24 completes acquisition of Canada-based Trader Corp. - AIM Group

Germany-based auto marketplace AutoScout24 has completed its acquisition of Canada-based Trader Corporation from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

Newswire
Aug 16th, 2024
AutoScout24 Acquires TRADER Corporation

AutoScout24, a leading pan-European online automotive marketplace, has signed an agreement to acquire TRADER Corporation from Thoma Bravo. Existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make an additional equity investment in AutoScout24. This acquisition extends AutoScout24's presence outside Europe and enhances its service offerings in automotive dealer software and lender solutions. TRADER Canada operates AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net, with 26 million monthly visits and 5,000 dealer partners.

PE Hub
Jun 25th, 2024
Thoma Bravo-backed Trader Corp buys Collateral Management Solutions | PE Hub

CMS provides lien and registration services, recovery services and insolvency management solutions.

AIM Group
Jun 25th, 2024
Thoma Bravo Selling Trader Corporation

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo is looking to sell Trader.ca, the operator of AutoTrader.ca, Canada's leading automotive marketplace, according to Bloomberg. The San Francisco-based firm is working with an adviser to find a buyer.