Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack

Redline Automotive Merchandising is hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack to own the development, maintenance, architecture, performance, and reliability of its proprietary software platform. The role combines hands-on full-stack engineering with technical leadership, coordination of external development resources, and delivery of platform improvements supporting automotive dealership operations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary internal engineer responsible for the development, maintenance, and technical health of the company's proprietary software platform
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable full-stack applications and platform enhancements
• Maintain and improve existing application architecture, databases, APIs, integrations, and backend services
• Develop solutions supporting automotive inventory management, merchandising, data processing, operational workflows, and reporting
• Evaluate existing code and infrastructure to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, security, and scalability
• Troubleshoot complex application and system issues and implement long-term solutions
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices, including documentation, version control, testing, and deployment processes
• Balance ongoing maintenance, technical debt, and platform stability with new feature development
• Work closely with an external technology consultant to evaluate architecture, prioritize development initiatives, and guide technical direction
• Coordinate and oversee external developers, contractors, and technology vendors
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, development tasks, and project deliverables
• Review externally developed code for quality, security, maintainability, and compatibility with existing systems
• Monitor development progress, identify technical roadblocks, and ensure projects are delivered successfully
• Maintain consistency in coding standards, technical documentation, and development practices across internal and external resources
• Take ownership of integrating and maintaining work completed by outside development partners
• Help guide the technical architecture and long-term scalability of the platform
• Design and maintain integrations with third-party applications, data providers, and external systems
• Develop and optimize data processing, synchronization, and automation workflows
• Collaborate with company leadership to evaluate business requirements and recommend practical technical solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development, intelligent automation, and AI-powered application capabilities
• Support the development of new software capabilities and future technology initiatives

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software engineering or full-stack development experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web application development
• Experience developing production applications using React, Node.js, or comparable frameworks
• Strong understanding of software architecture, application design, and scalable system development
• Experience designing, maintaining, and optimizing relational databases and SQL queries
• Demonstrated experience developing REST APIs and integrating third-party services
• Experience with cloud-hosted applications, infrastructure, and production deployments
• Proficiency with Git, code reviews, debugging, testing, and modern engineering workflows
• Proven ability to independently own and maintain complex production software applications
• Experience reviewing or coordinating development work performed by external engineers or contractors
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and technical decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Experience with Next.js and modern TypeScript-based application architectures
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or comparable cloud infrastructure
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and application monitoring
• Experience with data-intensive applications, ETL processes, and complex system integrations
• Knowledge of AI integration, LLM-based applications, workflow automation, and AI-assisted engineering tools
• Experience working with SaaS products, automotive technology, dealership management systems, or inventory management applications
• Previous experience as a senior engineer, technical lead, or primary engineer responsible for an established software platform
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and improving existing software architecture