Senior Software Engineer (Backend) at Tekmetric

Job description

About Tekmetric Tekmetric is the all-in-one, cloud-based software helping auto repair shops run smarter, grow faster, and serve customers better. Built by a shop owner and shaped by the needs of the industry, Tekmetric brings together innovation, real-world experience, and a thriving community to help shops thrive - not just survive. From running a shop, to securing payments to engaging customers, our platform simplifies operations so shop owners can focus on what really matters: delivering exceptional service, earning trust, and growing sustainably. Officially founded in Houston in 2017, Tekmetric has grown from a single shop’s vision to the industry’s leading solution - all by staying true to our values of transparency, integrity, innovation, and a service-first mindset. But we’re not just building shop management software. We’re building a movement. We’re empowering repair shops to rise above the daily grind, create meaningful connections with their customers, and lead the industry forward - one interaction at a time. Come build with us. Join the journey. Shape the future of auto repair. Working the Tekmetric Way At Tekmetric, we’re building a culture where winning matters - not for ego, but because when our customers win, we win together. We move fast, stay curious, and take full ownership of our results — no excuses, no finger-pointing. If you thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, and view honest feedback as fuel for growth, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re direct but respectful, ambitious yet grounded, and collaborative at every level. Everyone leads through impact and is encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge assumptions (even your manager’s). This is a place for builders, not bystanders. Success here takes focus, follow-through, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves — but if you’re driven by meaningful work and real results, it’s deeply rewarding. You’ll join a team that cares about the work, supports one another, and takes smart risks to achieve bold goals. Be yourself, stay mission-focused, and you’ll thrive. If that energizes you, we can’t wait to meet you. Where We Work : At Tekmetric, great work happens anywhere, but great teams are built through intentional connection. We offer hybrid and remote work models based on your proximity to our office hubs. Because we value in-person collaboration, travel is an expected part of every role. We come together several times a year for team and company-wide offsites to align on goals and strengthen relationships. Attendance at these events is expected and fully supported. What You’ll Do Tekmetric is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to take part in the full development lifecycle, from ideation and brainstorming, to implementation and testing. You will build a strong relationship with Product and Design teams and ensure our vision and goals are aligned. You will take abstract problems and interactively distill and build scalable, sustainable, and performant solutions. Our ideal candidate has experience in Java, Spring, and MySQL. Experience with Javascript and React is a plus You will be responsible for: Design and implement scalable services and applications that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth Provide implementation estimates and evaluations of different solutions Collaborate with and across agile teams to design, develop, test, and support technical solutions Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design Manage the end-to-end life cycle on the development of new features Provide technical leadership, mentorship and growth to junior team members as we scale What You’ll Bring You have 5+ years software engineering experience You have experience with Java and SQL databases (2+ years) You enjoy working in fast moving and dynamic environments You have high standards and a strong work ethic You have strong product sense and communication skills You have experience working cross-functionally and can work within ambiguity You enjoy bringing innovation and impact to customers Bonus Points: Experience with React Experience with AWS Please Note: We are only hiring remote engineers located in Eastern, Central, and Mountain Time Zones within the US We are hiring contractors located in the EU Why You'll Love Working With Us Health & Wellness That Have You Covered: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work Competitive base salaries that reflect your value. Flexible PTO — No set number of days, just the trust to take the time you need. We genuinely encourage our team to disconnect and recharge. Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones. Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families. Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp. Investing in Your Future (and Present): 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind. Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best. After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you. Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development. Most importantly, we have a stellar team, a whole lot of fun, and work that actually matters to the shops and families we serve! Tekmetric is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hard-working individuals, regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Tekmetric will never ask for your personal financial or banking information or require any financial commitment as part of our candidate search or application process. No job offers will be made without a formal interview process. All legitimate Tekmetric job postings are listed at tekmetric.com/careers . Recruiter communications come from @tekmetric .com email addresses. Please visit this link for further information Fraudulent Job Offers

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Must-haves

Design and implement scalable services and applications that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth
Provide implementation estimates and evaluations of different solutions
Collaborate with and across agile teams to design, develop, test, and support technical solutions
Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
Manage the end-to-end life cycle on the development of new features
Provide technical leadership, mentorship and growth to junior team members as we scale
What You’ll Bring
You have 5+ years software engineering experience
You have experience with Java and SQL databases (2+ years)
You enjoy working in fast moving and dynamic environments
You have high standards and a strong work ethic
You have strong product sense and communication skills
You have experience working cross-functionally and can work within ambiguity
You enjoy bringing innovation and impact to customers
We are only hiring remote engineers located in Eastern, Central, and Mountain Time Zones within the US
We are hiring contractors located in the EU
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
Flexible PTO — No set number of days, just the trust to take the time you need. We genuinely encourage our team to disconnect and recharge.
Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with React
Experience with AWS
After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.

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