Software Engineer

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred) with 3 - 5 years of full-stack software development experience
• Strong proficiency in modern general-purpose languages, with primary expertise in Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or Node.js
• Proven background in designing, architecting, and implementing scalable end-to-end technical solutions
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
• Practical knowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Advanced SQL capabilities with deep experience working with relational database engines (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, etc.)
• Expertise in Git-based repository workflows (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps), active PR participation, and thorough code reviews
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a solution-oriented mindset and a desire to take ownership of deliverable outcomes

What the job involves

• We are hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer II to build features across our core platforms
• Used by dealerships across the country, our software provides a streamlined workflow for dealerships to get fast, flexible financing to their customers
• Working with a team of collaborative engineers, you will work across our stack with technologies such as Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (such as React)
• This role is about taking ownership of concrete engineering tasks and turning well-defined requirements into clean, reliable, and end-to-end functional software
• Leveraging technical direction while exercising strong independence, you will design and implement front-end interfaces, back-end APIs, and comprehensive test suites, partnering with senior engineers to bring high-quality user experiences to production
• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems
• Write clean, efficient code and leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery across the software development lifecycle
• Ensure system reliability and prevent regressions by implementing automated test suites and validating core functionality
• Participate in code reviews, optimize existing codebase performance, and resolve complex software bugs
• Collaborate with teammates and internal teams to improve products
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to refine product features and guide junior engineers in adopting industry best practices
• Use AI-assisted development to accelerate the pace of the software development lifecycle

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision: Generous coverage for you and your dependents
• Generous Parental Leave: As your family grows, ours does too
• 4+ Weeks of PTO: Enjoy your time off & have the encouragement to take it!
• Education Stipend: Up to $3000/year for continuing education
• Competitive 401(k): We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%, for a total match of up to 4%
• Donation Matching: Octane matches charitable gifts from employees year-round
• Powersports Safety Benefit: Up to $500/year for powersport safety equipment
• Gympass Membership: We offer flexible memberships to thousands of gyms, studios, and apps to support your wellness journey