Senior Software Engineer, CMS (Modernization of Registry)

AutoScout24•Toronto, ON

43d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong hands-on experience building production systems with .NET and C# (modern .NET preferred)
Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM
Proficiency in Angular, TypeScript, and RESTful API design
Solid understanding of SQL Server and relational data modeling (managed database experience a plus)
Comfort operating in production environments and learning from real-world feedback
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted development and testing tools to improve productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency
Clear communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven approach
A builder’s mindset: If you can think it, you can build it. If you build it, you own it.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Docker, Terraform / CloudFormation, or Kubernetes-based platforms
Background in system modernization, refactoring, or legacy platform evolution
Experience with database performance optimization
Exposure to AI-driven QA (e.g., Playwright, Cypress with AI integrations)

Responsibilities

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 workloads, runtime upgrades, and improvements to deployment and operational reliability
Contribute to data-layer improvements, focusing on performance, scalability, and operational reliability
Own Architecture & Technical Decisions
Drive technical design discussions and make pragmatic architectural decisions within the team
Integrate observability, security, and performance best practices into system design
Balance technical excellence with delivery needs when evolving existing systems
Build With an Ownership Mindset
Own solutions end-to-end, from design through deployment and production operation
Establish and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and contribute to standardized engineering practices
Take accountability for reliability, operational outcomes, and continuous improvement of owned systems
Collaborate & Lead
Collaborate closely with Product, Platform, and other engineering teams to deliver production-ready capabilities
Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and day-to-day technical leadership
Act as a role model for strong ownership, technical quality, and constructive collaboration

Benefits

Benefits from Day 1
Gym discounts
Employee and Family Assistance program
Virtual wellness events
Conferences & training budget
Regular internal training programs
Financial planning
Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.
Competitive salary
Annual bonus structure
3% CPP matching