Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Automotive Financial Group Companies (AFG) is a values-centric, technology-first company at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the automotive retail industry, developing new advanced data solutions and leveraging the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence to transform the entire automotive retail industry business ecosystem.  AFG is looking for a passionate Lead Software Engineer to drive the daily product development efforts and implement and deliver on team initiatives. We seek a team-oriented individual who has a strong track record in the software development community based on delivering multiple platforms at scale. We are looking for a high-impact, detail-oriented individual so that they may understand the tech stack and infrastructure of the team's applications.

Founded in 1994, on the premise of delivering superior service, Automotive Financial Group has been on a mission to improve the automotive industry by developing people and building a company based on values that dealerships and contract holders can trust.

Are you a person who loves new challenges, embodies integrity, care, and trust, while looking for a company willing to invest in you?  Are you looking for growth & stability in today’s not so stable environment? Then Automotive Financial Group is the place for you!

Position Summary

The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust software applications, including API integrations and micro-services. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovation and standardization while leading coding practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring developers, and providing excellent leadership.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Full Stack Development experience
• 2+ years of Python Experience
• 2+ years experience in C#
• 3+ years in the last 5 years in a frontend framework (Angular, React, Vue)
• 5+ years on API Integrations ( requirement SOAP experience )
• 3+ years of cloud experience (preference AWS)
• 3+ years as a people manager
• Experience with NoSQL and RDBMS (preference MySQL or PostgreSQL)
• GIT experience required
• Proficiency in modern software development practices (SOLID, OOP, DRY, YAGNI)
• Knowledge of CI / CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)
• Startup experience preferred
• Terraform

Benefits Offered :

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation begins at $140k / year and is negotiable based on qualifications