Job Description
We are
TRADER , a Canadian leader in digital automotive solutions. Our flagship brands —
AutoTrader.ca ,
AutoSync ,
Dealertrack Canada
and
CMS
— help Canadians buy, sell, and finance vehicles with confidence. As part of
AutoScout24 group , Europe’s largest online car marketplace, we’re shaping the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond. Learn more at tradercorporation.com.
This role will be within the
AutoSync
team. AutoSync supports over 3,500 dealerships nationwide, delivering cutting‑edge software tools to simplify operations, boost marketing, and drive sales.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key technical leadership role within the AutoSync engineering organization. You will design, build, and evolve scalable backend services and user‑facing features across our product suite.
You will contribute across a polyglot stack that includes
PHP (Laravel) ,
.NET Core ,
JavaScript , and
TypeScript , collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver robust, maintainable, and secure solutions.
This role requires a high level of proficiency in using AI tools in day‑to‑day software development. AI‑assisted workflows are not optional—they are an expected part of how we design, implement, test, debug, document, and optimize software. As a senior engineer, you will also help elevate your team’s AI capabilities by modeling effective usage patterns and sharing best practices.
What You Will Do
Architect, design, and implement scalable services and product features using PHP (Laravel) and .NET Core
Build and maintain frontend features using JavaScript and TypeScript
Use AI tools extensively for code generation, refactoring, test creation, debugging, performance optimisation, and documentation
Critically evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure correctness, security, maintainability, and alignment with architectural standards
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to system and API architecture decisions
Own complex features end‑to‑end, from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration
Drive improvements in code quality, performance, reliability, and security
Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code with strong automated test coverage
Conduct in‑depth code reviews and mentor engineers through actionable feedback
Coach teammates on effective and responsible AI usage in software engineering workflows
Collaborate cross‑functionally to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Contribute to cloud infrastructure and services (AWS), ensuring high availability and operational excellence
Participate in compensated on‑call rotations to ensure platform reliability
Champion DevOps best practices, CI/CD improvements, and observability standards
Identify and lead technical initiatives that improve long‑term platform sustainability
What You Need To Succeed
Extensive professional experience in backend software development
Strong expertise in PHP and Laravel
Solid experience with .NET Core and service‑oriented architectures
Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript for modern frontend development
Demonstrated, advanced proficiency using AI tools in day‑to‑day engineering work (code generation, debugging, test automation, documentation, architectural exploration)
Strong ability to validate, refine, and productionise AI‑assisted outputs
Experience improving team‑level engineering practices
Deep understanding of API design, distributed systems, and scalable architecture patterns
Experience working with AWS or similar cloud environments
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Experience designing and optimising relational databases and data models
Proven ability to independently lead complex technical initiatives
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity
Clear and effective communication skills
Experience leveraging AI, Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimise workflows. Demonstrate the ability to integrate AI‑driven solutions into your daily work — such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support — to improve efficiency for yourself and your teams. A proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools that drive innovation and streamline development processes is highly valued.
Bonus Points For
Experience integrating AI capabilities into production products (e.g., LLM integrations, AI‑driven features, intelligent workflows)
Experience designing AI‑enabled user experiences or backend AI services
Experience in automotive, dealer software, or SaaS platforms
Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with event‑driven architectures and messaging systems
Performance tuning and high‑scale system optimisation
Experience working in multi‑product platform environments
Bilingual English – French
What's In It For You?
We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.
Benefits From Day 1
Gym discounts
Employee and Family Assistance program
Virtual wellness events
Conferences & training budget
Regular internal training programmes
Financial planning
Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.
Competitive salary
Annual bonus structure
3% CPP matching
The
base salary range
for this position is CAD 100,000 – CAD 150,000. This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence ("AI") in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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