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We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be working as part of an agile team to analyze, design, develop, test, document, and implement software applications for the DRaaS team. The successful candidate will be proficient in C++ and have excellent knowledge of databases to help build multi-tier enterprise applications. 

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated track record for learning and strategically applying new technologies to software development. The engineer will focus on building web service applications conforming to the corporate architectural standards. This role offers the opportunity to be a member of a small team of elite developers working with cutting edge technologies.

Technology We Use:  C++, Oracle, Git, Python, AWS.

Your Role:

Design, develop and maintain web-based applications to enhance the performance and reliability of our current applications. 

Participate in the development of new industry-leading products using C++.

Collaborate with other developers on best practices, code reviews, internal tools and process improvements.

Review, analyze, write, test, and optimize software

Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with applications systems.  Detect, diagnose, and report related problems

Work with stakeholders to clarify ambiguous requirements suggest alternate solutions

Improve operational efficiency of the applications to ensure high resiliency.

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $98,328 – 137,598. Salary may vary outside of the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience.

Position is eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Qualifications:

Where permitted by applicable law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job.  (Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will be considered.)

Bachelor’s Degree; preferably Computer Science major or related discipline and 7+ years experience OR Masters degree and 5+ years experience

Strong object-oriented programming skills.

5-7 years of development experience with C++ .

3-5 years hands-on development with Web Services

3-5 years of experience with SQL queries and stored procedures

Experience working in an environment that requires coordination of efforts between the Engineering, Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, and Product Management

Result-oriented ability to respond to a changing business environment

Strong understanding of version control systems

Good Communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to work on multiple activities with speed and efficiency

Ability to work collaboratively within high performance team environment

Aptitude for continued growth and development of technical skills/abilities

Proven self-starter and ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance team environment

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

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