Senior Backend Engineer I
Givebutter$150,000 - $170,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a results-oriented backend or full-stack developer with a strong track record in building large-scale, resilient software systems using PHP. Experience with microservices, cloud infrastructure, and containerized applications is essential. Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools is also required.
Responsibilities
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for improving existing services, troubleshooting complex issues, and designing next-generation systems to support the Dealer Inspire platform's growth. This includes designing, building, and maintaining high-availability services that meet SLAs/SLOs and can handle increasing traffic and complexity, while owning the development lifecycle.
Skills
PHP
Software Engineering
Automotive Commerce
Collaboration
Communication
Problem-Solving
Ownership
Cars Commerce
Online marketplace for buying and selling cars
About Cars Commerce
Cars Commerce operates as a digital marketplace in the automotive industry, connecting consumers who want to buy or sell cars with automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers. The platform provides consumers with essential information about vehicles, including product details, pricing, and seller locations, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. For automotive businesses, Cars Commerce offers insights and data on market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales strategies. The company generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for services like listings and access to consumer analytics. By utilizing technology and data, Cars Commerce aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the car buying and selling process for both consumers and businesses.
Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Risks
Increased competition from platforms like Cars24 threatens Cars.com's market share.
Cars24's vehicle scrappage scheme may attract environmentally conscious consumers away from Cars.com.
Continuous innovation is required to maintain user engagement against competitors' superior alternatives.
Differentiation
Cars.com offers a comprehensive platform for both car buyers and sellers.
The platform provides valuable insights and data to automotive businesses.
Cars.com is recognized for its extensive EV-related content and services.
Upsides
Increased consumer interest in EVs boosts demand for Cars.com's listings and reviews.
AI-driven personalization enhances user experience and engagement on Cars.com.
The shift towards subscription-based car ownership creates new service opportunities for Cars.com.
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