Software Engineering Manager, AutoSync

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.

This role will be within the AutoSync team. AutoSync supports over 3,500 dealerships nationwide, delivering cutting-edge software tools to simplify operations, boost marketing, and drive sales.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about growing people, scaling engineering teams, and delivering meaningful product impact? At AutoScout24, we're seeking an Engineering Manager who excels at building high-performing, autonomous teams that create solutions our customers genuinely value. You'll lead a cross-functional team of full-stack engineers responsible for our Website Platform and related services, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership : Cultivate a resilient, diverse, and engaged engineering team through thoughtful hiring, personalized mentoring, and clear growth frameworks. Create an environment where psychological safety and technical excellence coexist.

Product Delivery : Drive measurable outcomes through effective execution of the Website platform roadmap. Collaborate closely with product and design partners to define priorities, balance technical and business needs, and deliver features that enhance user experience while maintaining system integrity.

Technical Guidance : Provide architectural direction and technical mentorship across our applications. While not coding daily, maintain enough technical depth to effectively review PRs, validate design decisions, and guide the team toward scalable, maintainable solutions.

AI Innovator : Bringing AI driven efficiency improvements to the team and helping pave the way to improve in how teams work. Being a leader in this new domain to help your team grow their skills and modernize the SDLC.

Operational Excellence : Champion site reliability engineering practices for the Website platform. Establish meaningful SLOs, develop proactive monitoring systems, ensure incidents lead to learning opportunities, and maintain data quality across your team's domain.

Strategic Leadership : Connect team initiatives to company objectives. Participate in cross-functional planning, translate business strategy into actionable engineering work, and help your team understand how their contributions advance AutoScout24's mission.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, with a track record of growing individuals and building cohesive teams
• Demonstrated success delivering complex software products in collaborative environments
• Strong experience building highly scalable public facing web based applications.
• Strong technical background with expertise in full-stack development, particularly with Typescript, Node.js, C#, GraphQL & Next.js / React.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure management (AWS preferred) and modern software architecture patterns
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to adapt your approach across technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience fostering inclusive team cultures that embrace diverse perspectives and working styles
• Data-driven decision-making abilities balanced with empathetic leadership

Why Join Us?

We're a technology-driven company reshaping the future of mobility across Canada and Europe. At AutoScout24, your leadership directly influences millions of users' experiences through our Website platform and helps define the future of our engineering organization. Join us to lead a team where professional growth, decision-making autonomy, and meaningful impact aren't just aspirational goals—they're embedded in our everyday work.

What’s in it for you…

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Benefits from Day 1

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.

The base salary range for this position is CAD $140,000 – CAD 190,000.

This range reflects the expected compensation at the time of posting. The final offer may vary and can be higher based on relevant skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Based on the role the total rewards package may also include benefits, bonus, and other employee offerings.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring : We use artificial intelligence ("AI") in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status : This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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