Senior Software Engineer
Job description
About Tekion:
Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
Job Introduction
Leads the development of complex software features and contributes to architectural decisions across Tekion’s platforms. Mentors junior engineers, promotes engineering best practices, and drives technical excellence in both design and implementation.
Key Role & Responsibilities
Designs and builds scalable, high-performance systems and services to support business growth and technical evolution.
Leads feature development from concept to deployment, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborates with architects and senior engineers to influence system design and technical strategy.
Mentors junior engineers and fosters a culture of continuous learning and code quality.
Conducts code reviews, sets engineering standards, and drives adoption of best practices across the team.
Identifies bottlenecks and proactively resolves technical challenges in production and development environments.
Basic Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in software engineering
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C++)
Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native services, and performance optimization
Experience with microservices, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
Excellent problem-solving, mentorship, and communication skills
Proven track record of delivering production-grade software and improving team effectiveness
Perks & Benefits
Opportunity to work with some of the smartest minds to solve complex challenges at scale.
Impactful role in shaping and securing a global, cloud-native & AI driven platform.
Innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced culture
Effective 4 Aug 2026, Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby
Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Skills
Frequently asked questions
- Can freshers apply for this role?
- Yes. Tekion has listed this role as open to freshers, so no prior work experience is required.
- What skills are required?
- The posting lists JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, Microservices, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Communication and System Design.
- Is this a remote job?
- No. Tekion has listed this role as on-site.
- Where is this job based?
- Bangalore HQ. The role is on-site.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Tekion has not published a salary for this role. Pay is normally discussed during the hiring process.
- How do I apply?
- Use the “Apply on company site” button on this page. It opens Tekion’s own careers page, where the application is completed — LazyFreshers does not receive it.
- What is the last date to apply?
- Applications close on 5 Oct 2026.