Staff Software Developer Platform

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 as 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.

What you will do:

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Staff Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain software applications that solve real-world problems and enhance our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions.

• Establish and document best practices and coding standards.
• Support product delivery teams by providing guidance on technical solutions when asked.
• Conduct code reviews, develop high-quality documentation, and build robust test suites.
• Own the overall performance of products and frameworks within a defined area of focus.
• Provide technical support for multiple applications within the technology portfolio.
• Be empowered to lead and complete software projects with minimal guidance from managers.
• Lead team discussions to define technical requirements for new and current products.
• Develop roadmaps and prioritize technical debt to effectively plan features and work.
• Respond to and troubleshoot highly complex problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

What you will need:

• BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Expert experience with NodeJs.
• Intermediate experience with build & deployment automation (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins/TeamCity).
• Experience with SocketCluster.
• Experience with Databases.
• Expert experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience maintaining and extending an existing codebase, adapting to pre-existing patterns and tracing the code’s path of execution.

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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