Software Engineer

DriveTime Sales and Finance Company, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Competitive pay

In‑House Gym

Smart-Casual Dress

Paid Time Off

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and support innovative software solutions that drive business success. You will collaborate with product and business stakeholders, leverage generative AI tools, and deliver scalable applications that support strategic decision-making across the organization.

You will work on front-end and back-end components, develop and run unit tests, and stay current with emerging technologies and architectural patterns to ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software, web, or application development.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, FastAPI, Gin/Fiber, or similar.
• Experience with C# and .NET development preferred.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs (REST, .NET Web API, MassTransit, AsyncAPI).
• Experience with frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue).
• Experience with SPA development.
• Experience deploying to cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience integrating with LLMs (OpenAI) using SDKs or frameworks like Semantic Kernel, LangChain, Foundry.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, test, and support software applications.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding and testing.
• Support API, data source, and external system integration.
• Develop robust software for business-critical initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Team oriented

Adaptability to new technologies

Experience with AI/LLM

Analytical thinking

Collaboration in agile teams

Fast learning

Attention to detail

Mentoring/leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

FastAPI

Gin/Fiber

C#/.NET

RESTful APIs

Angular

React

Vue

MassTransit

Semantic Kernel

LangChain

Foundry

HTML/CSS/JS/TypeScript

Job description

What’s Under the Hood DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

In short, you will play a key role in designing, building, and supporting innovative software solutions that drive business success. As a Software Engineer, you will work on business‑critical initiatives, collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders, leverage cutting‑edge technologies including generative AI tools, and help deliver scalable, high‑quality applications that support strategic decision‑making across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business and product stakeholders to gather requirements and design, develop, test, debug, document, and support software applications
• Leveraging generative AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate research, coding, debugging, documentation, and testing while maintaining high standards of code quality
• Supporting integration efforts across APIs, data sources, and external systems to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable application connectivity
• Designing and developing robust software solutions that support business‑critical initiatives
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams in an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Contributing to the development of scalable distributed systems and modern web applications
• Developing and maintaining front‑end and back‑end application components
• Writing and maintaining unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability
• Staying current on emerging software development technologies, architectures, design patterns, and generative AI advancements
• Communicating technical concepts, project status, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships with business and technology partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development, particularly in AI and LLM technologies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technologies and business priorities
• Experience working on complex technical challenges and delivering practical solutions
• Commitment to producing high‑quality, maintainable, and scalable software

The Specifics.

• 3+ years experience in software, web, or application development
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience with backend development frameworks such as Spring Boot, FastAPI, Gin/Fiber, or similar technologies
• Experience with C# and .NET development preferred
• Experience developing and consuming APIs, including RESTful services, .NET Web API, MassTransit, and Async API
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
• Experience with client‑side SPA development
• Experience developing unit tests
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience integrating applications with LLMs such as OpenAI using SDKs or frameworks including Semantic Kernel, LangChain, Foundry, or similar technologies
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript
• Nice to Have Experience building and supporting distributed systems at scale
• Exposure to modern AI‑assisted software development practices
• Experience working in agile development environments
• Familiarity with cloud‑native architectures and microservices design patterns

Perks

We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in‑person and work‑from‑home environments. This position has an on‑site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.

Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top‑tier healthcare coverage.

• 401(K)
• Company paid life insurance policy, short and long‑term disability coverage to name a few.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self‑guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well... money matters!
• In‑House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Smart‑Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).
• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full‑time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part‑timers, don't fear you get some time too... vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.

We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug‑free, tobacco‑free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. And when it comes to hiring, we don’t just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime.

At the DriveTime Family of Brands, we don’t just sell cars - we create opportunities, improve lives, and have fun doing it. Through DriveTime, Bridgecrest, SilverRock, and GoFi, we’re shaking up the pre‑owned car industry with fresh ideas, cutting‑edge tech, and over 20 years of know‑how. From matching the right customer with the right vehicle to making financing simple, we put people in the driver’s seat - literally. We’re headquartered in Tempe, AZ, and Dallas, TX, but our impact stretches nationwide. No matter where you are, you’ll find a team that works hard, laughs often, and celebrates big wins together. Think career growth with a side of camaraderie, innovation, and plenty of high‑fives. If you’ve got DRIVE, love solving challenges, and want to make a real impact, your next adventure starts here. Buckle up - your career journey with us is about to take off!

Life at DriveTime