Senior Software Engineer

Tractor Zoom•West Des Moines, IA

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Tractor Zoom, we’re on a mission to transform how the ag industry buys, sells, and values equipment. We connect dealers, farmers, lenders, and auctioneers through one intelligent platform that delivers real-time data, powerful insights, and faster paths to action. Whether you're in the field, on the lot, or behind the desk—we help you price smarter, move faster, and sell more. With data from over 65% of U.S. used equipment listings, Tractor Zoom is the #1 Sales Tech in agriculture, providing unmatched visibility into the market. From streamlining valuations to automating workflows, our solutions are designed to fuel smarter decisions and unlock growth for every player in the equipment lifecycle. We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team at Tractor Zoom. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and architecture of a world-class, scalable solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. You will help accelerate the development of our products, strengthen our process and grow our engineering culture. As an employee at our early-stage data and technology company, you will have a deep impact in the success and growth of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5–8 years of professional software development experience, with a track record of designing, building, and optimizing scalable solutions.
Deep expertise in modern web development technologies, including React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
Proficiency in Python or other OOP languages is a plus.
Expertise in the AWS ecosystem, including compute (EC2, Lambda, ECS), storage (S3, DynamoDB, RDS), and networking.
Demonstrated commitment to software quality, performance optimization, and continuous delivery using CI/CD practices.
Expertise in AI-assisted development tools and best practices.
Proven ability to drive high-quality architectural decisions using established patterns and industry best practices.
Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership within a team.
Strong commitment to software quality, performance optimization, and continuous delivery.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce or CRM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

#1 Priority – Build great software that our customers and users will love.
Lead the end-to-end design, development, and architecture of our Sales Platform and Data solutions.
Drive architectural decisions within the team, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, performant, and secure.
Lead code reviews and develop automated tests to uphold code quality, maintainability, and team standards.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
Apply and champion security best practices across the platform.
Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices; evaluate and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers on the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Leverage and define best practices for AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted technical advisor to internal teams and stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.