Senior Software Engineer, Backend, Digital Products

Scout Motors Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 9/16/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per year

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AWSAzureGoJavaMongoDBMySQLPostgresPythonRedisRuby

About the role

Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
Work with engineers and technical leaders across the company to ship interoperable products and systems that manage customer interactions inside and outside of the vehicle
Design, develop, and implement scalable and robust solutions from concept to deployment for mobile and desktop applications, vehicle connectivity solutions, mapping services, production, inventory and planning optimization, servicing and repairs
Develop high-quality, maintainable, and reusable code across the full stack, including front-end, back-end, and database layers
Implement best practices and standards for software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
Design, code, deploy, and operate technical architecture and systems and be an advocate for improving customer experience
Be directly responsible for successful delivery of complex and large-scale technical efforts and act as a technical mentor and leader for other engineers
Mentor and coach junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow and succeed
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and continuously learn and experiment with new tools and techniques to improve development processes

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years in software development, with a focus on back-end technologies
Proficiency in one of Go, Python, Java, or Ruby
Experience with both relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Experience with identity management systems (e.g., Azure AD, AWS Cognito, LDAP, Okta, Keyclock)
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both independently and as part of a team
Applicants should expect the ability to convene in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company (occasional travel)
Optional: Prior working experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment
Optional: Hands-on experience building on AWS using Go
Optional: Full-stack development experience