Backend Software Engineer III, Marketplace (Python)

640 Ellicott St #321, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA Req #3157
September 19, 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 datasolutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry andwe 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

Who we are looking for:

The ACV Marketplace is growing! We are looking for software engineers that will help build new digital capabilities that allow our customers to make informed decisions when trading on our platform. 

As a Software Engineer at ACV Auctions you will develop, write, and modify code. You will work alongside software and production engineers to build and ship new features that optimize operational efficiency and drive growth.

 

What you will do:

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Design, develop, and maintain code 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.
  • Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites for your products.
  • Design and build complex systems that can scale rapidly with little maintenance.
  • Design and implement effective service/product interfaces.
  • Develop complex data models using common patterns like EAV, normal forms, append only, event sourced, or graphs.
  • Able to lead and successfully complete software projects without major guidance from a manager/lead.
  • Provide technical support for many applications within the technology portfolio.
  • Respond to and troubleshoot complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
  • Handle multiple competing priorities in an agile, fast-paced environment.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you will need:

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years’ programming in Python.
  • Preferred experience in second Language: Java, C#, or JavaScript.
  • 3 years’ work with continuous integration and build tools. 
  • Deep knowledge in day-day tools and how they work including deployments, k8s, monitoring systems, and testing tools.
  • Highly proficient in version control systems including trunk-based development, multiple release planning, cherry picking, and rebase.
  • Proficient in databases (RDB), SQL, and can contribute to table definitions.
  • Self-sufficient debugger who can identify and solve complex problems in code.
  • Deep understanding of major data structures (arrays, dictionaries, strings).
  • Experience with Domain Driven Design.
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka or other event streaming technologies.
  • Hands-on with micro-service architecture and restful service.

Compensation: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

 

No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position. #LI-MS1 

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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  • Job Family Product & Technology
  • Job Function Software Engineering
  • Pay Type Salary
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  • 640 Ellicott St #321, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA