Full-Time
Software Engineering Manager
Dealertrack
Posted on 10/31/2025
Autotrader.ca
501-1,000 employees
Digital solutions for used-car dealers
No salary listed
Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
 Engineering Management (1) |
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- Microsoft .Net platform development in C#, ASP.Net, MVC, Web API, etc. using Visual Studio and related tooling
- Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban), and related tools (i.e.: JIRA and Confluence)
- GitHub for source control.
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Experience.
- Experience managing a team of direct engineering reports. A hands-on leader, mentor, and coach to development team members
- Excellent written & spoken English communication & presentation skills
- University Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related subject.
- 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3+ years of management experience in the software industry; strong knowledge of website design, functionality usability, and web-based application architectures.
- Experience in the fintech industry on either the agency or lender side. Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and security controls.
- Strong experience with Microsoft platform web development.
- Experience with cloud-based solutions, ideally with AWS
- Help build a high-performing team by addressing capability gaps, hiring the right talent, nurturing top performers, and managing underperformance through candid conversations.
- Assist team to make decisions within a clear framework, delegate effectively to promote growth, and balance autonomy with guidance.
- Provide regular feedback, set clear expectations and support engineers career growth.
- Provide technical guidance by leveraging deep knowledge of the team’s services, architecture, and data flows, participating in design discussions, and reviewing technical decisions to optimize for resiliency, cost, and performance.
- Ensure system security, reliability, and performance by enforcing secure design principles, implementing threat modeling, maintaining situational awareness through monitoring and alerting, and refining Service Level Objectives (SLOs) based on stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across business development, dealer support, lender products, and third-party service providers to drive alignment and strategic execution.
- Translate product vision into actionable technology features and implementation strategies while effectively communicating the technology roadmap to senior stakeholders and team members.
- Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks to enhance team productivity and software quality.
- Provide hands-on mentorship and coaching, removing impediments and fostering both technical and professional growth within the team.
- Oversee team operations, including performance management and administrative functions, ensuring a high-performing and engaged workforce.
- Communicate management decisions with clarity, ensuring alignment, commitment, and seamless execution across the team.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- EV tools like range calculators capture accelerating Canadian adoption demand.
- Tiered subscriptions attract smaller dealers with pay-per-lead pricing.
- Video tours and virtual test drives increase listing engagement beyond photos.
What critics are saying
- Trader Corporation's AutoSync competes directly, cannibalizing subscriptions in 6-12 months.
- AutoScout24 integration diverts investments from Canadian tools in 12-24 months.
- Kijiji free listings drive dealer churn to zero-cost alternatives now.
What makes Autotrader.ca unique
- DemandAI evaluates 50 vehicle attributes and 30 shopper signals for precise matching.
- Simplified Go, Smart, Pro packages reduce dealer complexity and boost sales focus.
- Refreshed interface accelerates shopper journey from research to purchase action.
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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
Germany-based auto marketplace AutoScout24 has completed its acquisition of Canada-based Trader Corporation from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
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.
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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.