Software Developer

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt, Remote

Company Overview
TradePending develops innovative software solutions for car dealerships, a market leader since 2014. With over 6,000 dealerships as customers across North America, we specialize in connecting dealers and consumers through cutting-edge products that enhance the car-buying experience.

Working at TradePending
At TradePending, we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work culture. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and knows how to balance hard work with fun. We value excellence and reward those who bring their best to the table.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Software Developer to join our team. In this role, you will develop and enhance SaaS products used by thousands of dealerships. If you're a self-driven individual with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and want to make an impact on technology that reaches dealerships and consumers globally, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior team members (Principal Architects, Directors) to develop software for new business features.
• Write, maintain, unit test and improve code based on functional and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve code issues, ensuring smooth product performance.
• Follow agile software development processes, collaborating with both onshore and offshore teams.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of cloud-based software using .NET, Angular, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Heroku, Salesforce, and AWS
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies to improve product functionality.
• Deliver high-quality software aligned with architectural and security standards.
• Some travel (10-25%) may be required.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in software development and design with increasing project complexity.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Angular, or similar frameworks (ReactJS, Vue.js)
• Solid experience with web development technologies including HTML and CSS.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and document-oriented databases (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with RESTful web services and asynchronous processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Additional Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with DMS and CRM platforms (e.g., Cox/VinSolutions, DealerSocket, DealerAccess) and VIN providers (e.g., DataOne, Polk, VinPower) is a plus.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), or Google Tag Assistant (GTA), Tealium is a plus.
• Knowledge of SaaS environments and SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Roadmap, Release) is a plus.