Full-Stack Software Engineer - Ruby

About Dealerware:

Dealerware transforms the automotive retailers of today into the mobility network of tomorrow. Launched in 2016, Dealerware manages tens of thousands of vehicles at dealerships in North America across every major manufacturer brand. Dealerware is committed to being a people-first culture and a great place to work for all, with flexible scheduling, unlimited PTO, extensive benefits, a core value of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and a leadership and management team that defaults to being supportive and accessible. Dealerware was recognized by Built In as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.

Dealerware has an immediate, full-time opportunity for a Full-Stack Software Engineer - Ruby to help us transform the way car dealers and manufacturers think about products and profits. We’re looking for someone who has experience with event-driven architecture, is comfortable working with cloud platforms, knows the ins and outs of the frameworks and libraries they currently use, and wants to master new frameworks.

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer - Ruby, you will:

• Develop and maintain robust solutions to enhance fleet operations and customer service.
• Build amazing UX client-side apps with React and reusable APIs in Ruby on Rails or NodeJS.
• Manage two-way data transfer between dealer management systems and the Dealerware platform to support business operations, such as customer management, service scheduling, and invoicing.
• Ingest and normalize data from automotive services for VIN management, tolls, telematics, and customer verification.
• Ensure secure access and integration by managing login authorization, Auth0 settings, multifactor authentication (MFA), tenancy, user roles, and access rules.
• Support and set up third-party partner integrations, configure and monitor external API usage, maintain internal and external developer API portals, define API standards and ensure compliance, and manage the acquisition, access, and usage of partner keys.
• Be a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional agile team to iterate and deliver on new product increments.
• Create and maintain scalable infrastructure leveraging modern cloud platforms, integrating backend services written in NodeJS and Ruby with a React web application and BFF API for a mobile application.
• Write tests and documentation as you implement features with your team.
• Maintain expertise in current and emerging technologies and tools relevant to AWS cloud infrastructure, platform security, and vehicle fleet management.
• Collaborate on technical design and implementation of complex features, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Fostering a culture of technical excellence, adherence to best practices, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with your team to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, as well as the overall technical roadmap of the team.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Have opportunities to practice T-shaped skills by jumping into other areas of the technology stack at Dealerware.

Your peers would say you:

• Have expert knowledge of domain-driven design, test-driven development, S.O.L.I.D. principles, and other modern development paradigms.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders to understand and explain highly technical information in a clear, concise manner.
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of solutions to complex, loosely scoped problems.
• Balance innovation and pragmatism by navigating constraints and immediate needs with a long-term strategic vision to achieve goals.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are humble, and have an aptitude for learning and sharing knowledge.

Required qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional work experience with Ruby on Rails.
• 3+ years of professional work experience in React/Typescript frontend development.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Experience in developing high-performing, scalable and resilient web services, and applications.
• Mastery of software architecture concepts and principles of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Knowledge in using advanced SQL/MySQL queries.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS.
• Experience integrating complex data from multiple sources into meaningful information within web and mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of core web and browser concepts.

Even better if you have:

• Experience with automotive SaaS applications, such as: 1) Dealership management systems such as Tekion, Mykaarma, CDK, etc.; 2) Vehicle trim details, such as Chrome Data and ACRISS classification; 3) Tolling systems; 4) Damage detection systems
• Experience with AI integrations to enhance customer experience and decision-making.
• Experience with NodeJS and Python.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Dealerware offers you:

• Competitive base salary with bonus incentive eligibility
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K) + free telehealth (includes therapy visits)
• On-demand educational courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• Unlimited paid vacation policy
• Flexible work
• Generous Paid Parental Leave program
• Modern office and a dynamic team in downtown Austin with free parking
• Friendly, small company environment with a progressive culture
• Backed by Audi, a 116-year-old automotive industry leader
• Discounts on Audi vehicle purchases and discounted leases through the Vehicle Lease Program

Dealerware is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Dealerware's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

*We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.