Senior Software Engineer

We’re Looking for an ‘A’ Player

• This isn't a maintenance role. You'll have the freedom and trust to modernize our platform, influence engineering standards, and leave a lasting technical legacy through architecture, automation, and security.
• We're looking for an engineer who wants to raise the bar—not just write code. You'll mentor peers, drive engineering excellence through CI/CD, testing, and code quality, and help build a platform that can scale with our business for years to come.

We are seeking a highly talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team at Tractor Zoom. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and architecture of a world-class, scalable solution tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

You will help accelerate the development of our products, strengthen our process and grow our engineering culture. As an employee at our early-stage data and technology company, you will have a deep impact in the success and growth of the company.

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days in office and 1 day remote

*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities:

• #1 Priority – Build great software that our customers and users will love.
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and architecture of our Sales Platform and Data solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions within the team, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, performant, and secure.
• Lead code reviews and develop automated tests to uphold code quality, maintainability, and team standards.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Apply and champion security best practices across the platform.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices; evaluate and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers on the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage and define best practices for AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted technical advisor to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8 years of professional software development experience, with a track record of designing, building, and optimizing scalable solutions.
• Deep expertise in modern web development technologies, including React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend services and data processing applications. Experiences in other OOP languages is a plus.
• Expertise in the AWS ecosystem, including services for compute (e.g., EC2, Lambda, ECS), storage (e.g., S3, DynamoDB, RDS), and networking.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and managing API and ETL integrations with external platforms and services.
• Demonstrated commitment to software quality, performance optimization, and continuous delivery using CI/CD practices.
• Expertise in AI-assisted development tools and best practices.
• Proven ability to drive high-quality architectural decisions using established patterns and industry best practices.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership within a team.
• Strong commitment to software quality, performance optimization, and continuous delivery.
• Salesforce or CRM experience is a plus.

About Tractor Zoom

At Tractor Zoom, we’re on a mission to transform how the ag industry buys, sells, and values equipment.

We connect dealers, farmers, lenders, and auctioneers through one intelligent platform that delivers real-time data, powerful insights, and faster paths to action. Whether you're in the field, on the lot, or behind the desk—we help you price smarter, move faster, and sell more.

With data from over 65% of U.S. used equipment listings, Tractor Zoom is the #1 Sales Tech in agriculture, providing unmatched visibility into the market. From streamlining valuations to automating workflows, our solutions are designed to fuel smarter decisions and unlock growth for every player in the equipment lifecycle.

Benefits:

• 80% Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Covered
• 401k Program
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Salary
• Company Stock
• Performance Based Culture
• Dog-friendly office
• Hybrid - 4 days in office and 1 day remote

Tractor Zoom Culture

We are a small but mighty team of driven, out-of-the-box thinkers that are hungry for information. We are not only passionate about identifying customer pain points but inspired to solve them. Our values unite us and help us work together toward our common goals. We’re a customer first organization knowing they are ultimately the end users of our products and technology.

If you’re interested in making a difference and seeing your efforts directly impact the trajectory of a company. Come join us!