Senior Software Engineer II, Backend Product

About Tekmetric

Tekmetric is the all-in-one, cloud-based platform 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 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 II Backend Engineer to play a key role on our Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) team.

This role sits at the intersection of backend systems, data, and emerging AI-enabled workflows. You’ll help evolve our DVI platform from a largely manual process into a more intelligent, assistive experience, leveraging capabilities such as AI-driven media analysis, guided inspection workflows, and automated findings generation.

You’ll operate across the full development lifecycle, from early technical exploration and architecture, to implementation, iteration, and long-term scalability, while partnering closely with Product, Design, and Data to turn ambiguous problem spaces into durable solutions that deliver real customer value.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and building scalable backend services and systems that power core DVI workflows and enable future AI-driven capabilities

• Owning complex problem spaces end-to-end, from technical discovery and solution evaluation through delivery and iteration

• Partnering closely with Product to translate customer problems into technical solutions with strong product outcomes

• Evaluating tradeoffs between multiple architectural approaches and providing clear recommendations and estimates

• Ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability of systems in production, while maintaining high standards for code quality and system design

• Manage the end-to-end life cycle on the development of new features

• Leading by influence—raising the technical bar, mentoring teammates, and contributing to a strong engineering culture

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments

• Deep expertise in backend programming with recent experience with Java and SQL databases

• Strong data analysis capabilities with experience reviewing production data, identifying patterns and insights, and translating findings into actionable technical improvements

• Strong system design skills and a solid foundation in software engineering best practices.

• 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 building AI-enabled product experiences

• Experience with React and Typescript

• Experience with AWS

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.

• Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested.

• 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 of coworkers, a really cool office, and lots of fun activities!

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.