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Senior Software Engineer (Master of Code)

RTA Fleet
Glendale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Senior Software Engineer (Master of Code)

Glendale, AZ

140k - $160k / year (Hybrid Schedule)

Description

Do you enjoy architecting software solutions that not only solve today's challenges but anticipate tomorrow's needs? Do you love collaborating with product, QA, and fellow engineers to refine complex concepts into elegantly simple designs? Are you excited to mentor junior developers, guiding them to level up their craft? If so, read on...

I'm the Head of Engineering at RTA, and I'm looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help lead the technical direction of our products while still rolling up your sleeves to build, deploy, and maintain our solutions. This role is about elevating the engineering team-through code reviews, mentoring, and best-practice recommendations-while keeping a broad, architectural perspective on how our systems can scale. If this sounds like you, you could be the peanut butter to our jelly! Read on and apply!

What We're Looking For

In general, someone who :

  • Is passionate about serving others.
  • Takes pride in being a Software Engineer and finds fulfillment seeing the entire team-and product-succeed and grow.
  • Is comfortable being part of a team that thrives on healthy conflict. People with thin skin need not apply. No, seriously.
  • Passionately cares about our clients by helping them be more successful. Our clients are fleet managers, parts clerks, and automotive technicians who maintain everything from squad cars to school buses-so everyone comes home safely at the end of the day.
  • Thinks of themselves less, while not thinking less of themselves. They are other-centric, compassionate, and self-assured.
  • Is willing to lift boxes, clean floors, and hold doors if that's what it takes to get something done, because no job is beneath them.
  • Takes ownership and initiative in their job. They identify how to make processes and products better without waiting to be told.
  • Loves to read, learn, grow, and stretch themselves. Bonus points for each book they've read by Patrick Lencioni!

Specifically for This Job, Someone Who :

  • Has 8 years of professional software development experience.
  • Works comfortably in Node.js, JavaScript (and / or relevant frameworks), and MSSQL.
  • Understands and utilizes Docker for containerization and AWS for hosting and deployment.
  • Uses GitHub as the source code repository, actively participates in code reviews, and drives best practices across the team.
  • Designs and refines architecture that follows REST, SOA, and / or microservice principles, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
  • Mentors junior and mid-level engineers , providing guidance on coding standards, software design methodologies (think MVC, Clean Architecture, or your favorites), and career development.
  • Weighs in heavily on code reviews to ensure the team produces secure, maintainable, and robust solutions.
  • Maintains an eye on the big picture , identifying cross-team dependencies and technical considerations that impact the broader product ecosystem.
  • Collaborates effectively with Product, QA, and fellow engineers, bringing clarity to requirements and ensuring smooth delivery.
  • Adjusts on the fly to last-minute changes with tact, poise, and a can-do attitude.
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Architect & Build : Lead the design of new features, services, and solutions while still actively coding in our stack (Node.js, JavaScript, MSSQL).
  • Mentor & Coach : Provide regular feedback, code reviews, and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers to foster professional growth.
  • Technical Leadership : Guide the engineering team's technical direction by shaping system architecture, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability while driving best practices across the team.
  • Code Reviews & Standards : Champion best practices for coding, testing, and deployment, setting the quality bar for the team.
  • Scale & Optimize : Design systems with performance and reliability in mind, addressing bottlenecks and planning for future growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver features that are aligned with business goals and user needs.
  • Ensure Security & Reliability : Implement secure coding practices and maintain high standards of availability and reliability across our services.
  • Continuous Improvement : Suggest and implement process enhancements, from DevOps automation to improved developer workflows.
  • Key Results Areas (aka the Job Outcomes)

  • High-Performing Codebase : Our code is efficient, secure, and maintainable across the full product suite.
  • Scaled Architecture : Systems handle current demands seamlessly and are well-positioned for future growth.
  • Elevated Team Skills : Junior and mid-level engineers thrive under your mentorship, taking on more complex tasks confidently.
  • Clear Communication & Alignment : Product, QA, and engineering teams collaborate effectively, delivering features on-time and on-quality.
  • Increased Customer Satisfaction : Our clients benefit from stable, feature-rich solutions that support their critical operations.
  • Qualifications

    OK, the "boring" HR part that's necessary :

  • 8 years of hands-on software development experience, ideally covering multiple tech stacks or architectures.
  • Expert Level Proficiency with Node.js, JavaScript frameworks (Express, React, or similar)
  • Proficient with MSSQL, Docker, and AWS.
  • Demonstrated experience with RESTful services, SOA, microservices, and modern software design patterns.
  • Proficient with GitHub for version control and code reviews.
  • Bachelor's Degree not required but preferred, especially in a computer science or related field.
  • The Bottom Line

    You've made it this far-congratulations! We are really looking for ideal team players with an almost frightening intensity around customer service and a passion for serving others. Total compensation for the role is between $140k and $160k . This is a full-time, hybrid role in Glendale, AZ, working side by side with the product, engineering, quality, and leadership teams. If all of this is checking off the items on your list, we'd love to hear from you!

    About Us

    RTA has been established since 1979 and has the reputation of providing the best customer service in the market. Our purpose is to help fleets succeed. We pride ourselves on creating a caring, family-oriented atmosphere for both staff and clients, and love that our work makes a positive impact on the lives we touch. Our clients carry kids in school buses, first responders in emergency vehicles, patients in ambulances, food and medical supplies in trucks, and people just taking the bus or train to work. We do meaningful work, and we want our clients to have the best tools available to them.

    Our office spaces are open, spacious, and colorful, with plenty of natural light. We come together often as a company to enjoy freshly baked desserts or awesome lunches and genuinely enjoy each other's company. We offer some pretty unique perks and benefits, as well as all the standard ones. We're happy to talk through all the options!

    Coming from Scottsdale? You'll enjoy waving at the traffic going the other way while never having to stare at the blinding sun. It only takes about 25 minutes from downtown Scottsdale in the mornings. We are located close to Arrowhead Mall, with quick access to the 101 from multiple directions.

    If all of this sounds like you, and your type of company, then click apply! Seriously, we've asked you four times now, and you're still reading-bonus points for being thorough! You know you want to apply... so let's see if you're the Pepper to our Potts when it comes to building incredible software.

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