AutoTrader.ca
Digital Automotive Solutions
SeniorSoftwareEngineer,CMS(ModernizationofRegistry)
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“Senior Software Engineer, CMS (Modernization of Registry) at AutoTrader.ca. Skills: .NET, C#, Angular, AWS. Build & Evolve Critical Systems. Design and implement backend and frontend services”
What You'll Achieve.
scalability; automation; developer experience; operational reliability; performance; reliability; operational outcomes; continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
solving real customer problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
hands-on experience building production systems with. NET, C#, AWS services, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, Angular, TypeScript, RESTful API design, SQL Server, relational data modeling, operating in production environments, learning from real-world feedback, AI-assisted development and testing tools, Clear communication skills, collaborative, ownership-driven approach, builder’s mindset
Nice to Have
Docker, Terraform, CloudFormation, Kubernetes-based platforms, system modernization, refactoring, legacy platform evolution, database performance optimization, AI-driven QA, Playwright, Cypress with AI integrations, managed database experience
What You'll Do.
Build & Evolve Critical Systems
Design and implement backend and frontend services
Lead registry modernization initiatives
Contribute to data-layer improvements
Own Architecture & Technical Decisions
Drive technical design discussions
Integrate observability
and performance best practices
Balance technical excellence with delivery needs
Build With an Ownership Mindset
Own solutions end-to-end
Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines
Contribute to standardized engineering practices
Take accountability for reliability
Collaborate closely with Product
and other engineering teams
Mentor and support other engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Product, Platform, and other engineering teams; Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and day-to-day technical leadership; Act as a role model for ownership, technical quality, and constructive collaboration
Communication Scope
Clear communication skills
Full 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 our Collateral Management (CMS) team, a national tech solution that boosts lien and registration services, recovery services, and insolvency management solutions for Canadian Lenders. --- About the CMS Registry Solution The CMS Registry Solution powers end-to-end collateral and lien management for banks, automotive finance companies, credit unions and other lenders. The platform automates the full lien lifecycle—registration, amendment, search, monitoring and discharge—to protecting lenders, reduce risk and ensure compliance, and provides value-added features such as lien validation, asset monitoring and fraud detection. We’re actively modernizing the platform that is mission-critical used by major financial institutions with a focus on scalability, automation, and developer experience. Current work includes containerizing services, upgrading .NET runtimes, strengthening CI/CD and observability, and adopting Infrastructure as Code—alongside pragmatic AI-assisted development and intelligent QA. You’ll join a small, critical and high-impact team (engineers, product owner, engineering manager) focused on solving real customer problems with durable systems. You’ll be expected to own a major slice of the platform, lead technical execution for key initiatives, and raise the quality bar through strong engineering judgment. What You’ll Do: Build & Evolve Critical Systems Design and implement scalable, resilient backend and frontend services using .NET (Core / 6+ / 8), Angular, and RESTful APIs Lead registry modernization initiatives, including containerization of legacy .NET
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