Sr. Software Engineer

Who We Are:

At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, we’ve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car dealers. AFC’s finance solutions work with more than 12,000 independent dealerships across North America freeing up cash flow to give them more time to focus on building their business. Our solutions amplify purchasing power so dealers can stock their dealership lot with vehicles their customers seek. Learn more about AFC, here: https://www.autofinance.com/

AFC is proud to be a subsidiary of OPENLANE. AFC's core business complements the other business units within the OPENLANE group of companies. For more information, visit https://corporate.openlane.com/.

AFC’s Core Values:

Elevating Relationships. We connect deeply with our customers - celebrating their wins and supporting their struggles as if they were our own.

Powered by Passion. We believe that “passion is our superpower” and that every success is built upon the commitment and perseverance of our employees.

Vision-driven. We look ahead to the bigger picture so our customers can be prepared; after all, their success is our destination.

Dedicated to You. We demonstrate value and appreciation by recognizing and validating each other’s efforts. We stand committed to the success of our customers.

We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a motivated and curious Sr. Software Engineer to join our engineering team. At OPENLANE, we are a "Cloud-First, API-First" organization. In this role, you will work alongside lead, senior engineers to build, maintain, and scale our modern microservices architecture. You will be hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, including AI-assisted development tools and serverless cloud infrastructure, to help solve real-world problems for the automotive finance industry.

You Are:

• First-Principles Thinking: You love breaking down complex problems into small, manageable parts.

• Passion for Learning: You stay current with new technologies and are eager to master the latest in AI and Cloud.

• Collaborative Spirit: You thrive in a team environment and aren’t afraid to ask questions or seek feedback.

• Ownership: You take pride in the quality of your work and are committed to the success of the team.

You Will:

• Develop & Maintain: Write clean, testable, and efficient code in TypeScript and Node.js.

• Learn Cloud Architecture: Assist in building and deploying services within a microservices environment on AWS.

• Frontend Contribution: Work with Angular to build intuitive user interfaces for our customers.

• Adopt AI Tools: Leverage modern AI development tools (like GitHub CoPilot or AWS Q) to accelerate your coding and learning.

• Collaborate: Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban), contribute to code reviews, and work closely with senior mentors to grow your technical skills.

• Database Management: Write and optimize SQL queries and work with relational and non-relational databases.

• DevOps Mindset: Utilize CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) to ship code frequently and reliably.

Must Have’s:

• Languages: Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript. Exposure to Object-Oriented languages (Java or C#) is a plus.

• Backend: Foundational knowledge of Node.js and RESTful API design.

• Frontend: Experience with Angular (or a similar framework like React).

• Working knowledge of modern JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Tools: Familiarity with Git for version control.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 5+ Years of experience building scalable applications

Nice to Have’s:

• Understanding of Clean Code principles and TDD (Test Driven Development).

• Familiarity with Event-Driven architecture or messaging systems.

• Interest in the FinTech or automotive industry.

• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!

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