Associate Software Engineer

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Position Overview: We are seeking a talented Software Engineer I with a strong background in Python development. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with 1-3 years of experience who are passionate about writing clean, efficient, and scalable code. As a Software Engineer I at Tekion, you will be working on impactful products that help transform the automotive industry. Experience with Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
• Write well-tested, maintainable code with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and implement solutions.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues across multiple systems.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure the best practices are being followed.
• Work in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Continuously learn and stay up to date with new technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new features and product enhancements.
• If experienced in Golang, assist in integrating Python-based systems with Golang-based services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Python.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming, including experience with frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI.
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and ORM frameworks.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Golang is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with testing frameworks (unit testing, integration testing).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation 
• Generous stock options 
• Medical Insurance coverage 
• Work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful 
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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