Frontend Software Engineering III, Transportation

Toronto, ON, Canada Req #3086
August 27, 2024
If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere. 

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. ACV’s network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

 
At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and to support this we offer: 
  •  Company Sponsored (paid) Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  •  Comprehensive additional optional benefits such Critical Illness and Supplemental Life/AD&D.
  •  All insurance benefits go into effect on your date of hire
  •  Generous Parental Leave Top-Up Pay and Vacation Programs
  •  Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the company
  •  Retirement planning through the Company’s RRSP

As a Software Engineer at ACV Auctions, you will design, develop, write, and modify code. Collaborating with software and production engineers, you will contribute to the creation and deployment of new features aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and fostering growth. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the delivery life cycle of specific components within the overall system.

 

What you will do:

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Design, develop, and maintain production code and delivery pipelines for our web-based applications.
  • Collaborate with software and production engineers to design scalable services, plan feature roll-out, and ensure high reliability and performance of our products.
  • Develop roadmaps and prioritizes technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
  • Design and build complex systems that can scale rapidly with little maintenance.
  • Lead team discussions to define requirements on new and current products.
  • Able to lead and successfully deliver software projects without major guidance from a manager/lead.
  • Provide technical support for many applications within the technology portfolio, respond to and troubleshoot problems quickly, efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop complex data models using common patterns like EAV, normal forms, append only, event sourced, or graphs.
  • Act as a mentor or leader for less experienced engineers.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.   

 

What you will need:

  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ VueJS, React, or AngularJS, and experience with web frontend frameworks such as Nuxt/NextJS 
  • Proficiency with frontend build tooling (npm, yarn, sass, bundling and optimization tooling)
  • Proficiency in UI development utilizing semantic markup and modern styling, including experience with robust design systems and component libraries (e.g. Material Design, Storybook)
  • 3+ years’ experience in continuous integration and build tools
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes.
  • Proficient in databases (RDB), SQL, and can contribute to schema definitions.
  • Understanding of version control including trunk based development, multiple release planning, cherry picking, and rebase.
  • Self-sufficient debugger who can identify and solve problems in code.
  • Deep understanding of major data structures (arrays, dictionaries, strings).

Our Values 

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling
  
 


At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.
 
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Other details

  • Job Family Product & Technology
  • Job Function Software Engineering
  • Pay Type Salary
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  • Toronto, ON, Canada