Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from OPENLANE
Job overview
The Lead Software Engineer at OPENLANE leads software architecture and innovation efforts to revolutionize automotive remarketing technology, driving impactful enterprise solutions.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading and inspiring a software engineering team, modernizing legacy codebases with cloud-first and microservice architectures, leveraging AI tools, and adapting agile methodologies to build scalable, high-quality software.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer contributions, immediate 401K or RRSP with company match, paid leave including maternity/paternity, disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, volunteer days, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for skill expansion within a global company.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 7 years of technical experience with leadership, deep knowledge of AWS, microservices, TypeScript, Node.js, Angular, OO languages, SQL, agile processes, CI/CD tools, and AI tool proficiency; supervisory experience and a bachelor's degree are preferred.
Career development
OPENLANE promotes internal advancement, diverse career paths, and rapid growth opportunities, encouraging skill development and knowledge sharing in a global public company.
Work environment and culture
The company culture values collaboration, accountability, ownership, innovation, and a CloudFirst, API First mindset with a focus on pushing industry standards and customer satisfaction.
Company information
OPENLANE is a technology-driven company powering automotive marketplaces with advanced auction platforms, analytics, and remarketing tools serving OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, and financial institutions globally.
Team overview
The candidate will join a dynamic, innovative technology team focused on cloud-first, microservice, and AI-driven software development with a collaborative and accountable environment.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with limited travel to Carmel, Indiana.
Unique job features
The job uniquely combines leadership in modern software architecture with AI tool integration and a CloudFirst, API First approach, offering a chance to revolutionize automotive remarketing technology.
Company overview
OPENLANE is a leading digital marketplace for automotive wholesale, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles. They generate revenue through transaction fees, subscription services, and value-added offerings like vehicle inspections and transportation logistics. Founded in 1997, OPENLANE has grown significantly, acquiring several companies to expand its market presence and technological capabilities. Known for its innovative solutions, the company leverages data analytics and AI to streamline the buying and selling process, ensuring efficiency and transparency in the automotive industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in software engineering, focusing on your experience with cloud-first architectures, AWS, and microservices, as these are central to OPENLANE's technology stack.
Emphasize your expertise in modern software architectural patterns such as event-driven and domain-driven design, API-first development, and clean code principles to align with the company's forward-thinking approach.
Apply through multiple channels including OPENLANE's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of landing an interview.
Connect with current OPENLANE software engineering leaders or team members on LinkedIn; when reaching out, use ice breakers like complimenting their recent projects or asking about their experience working on AI-driven or cloud-first initiatives at OPENLANE.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Cloud First,' 'AWS,' 'microservices,' 'event-driven design,' 'AI tools,' 'CI/CD,' and 'agile software development' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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