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Cox Automotive, a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team!

Cox Enterprises is a family-run operation that began nearly 120 years ago. As part of this great family business, we treat our team members and clients like they’re just that — family. This atmosphere has been instrumental to our success and has shaped our willingness to fuel epic innovation, drive unprecedented growth and deliver the mind-blowing, needle-moving, connected experience we promise.

About the Position

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of web and mobile based software applications as required, to support the program goals at Manheim. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role requires the ability to work with little direct supervision on multiple projects concurrently. Additionally, the Senior Engineer must be willing and able to coordinate the work of junior staff as well as lead the engineering team. 

Senior Engineers are responsible for the analysis, estimation, design, implementation, deployment, management, and daily operations of the technology infrastructure. They are also tasked with driving and implementing operational improvements through optimization of system performance, automation, and judicious use of technology. Technology architecture strength and operational rigor are capabilities needed to successfully execute this position.

The successful candidate we seek must have a demonstrable track record of achieving success in a dynamic, fast-paced start up environment.  Superior communication skills, the ability to work across the organization, excellent analytical skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to participate in an Agile team environment are keys to this position. Strong experience in multiple Object Oriented programming languages is a must, like Java and Ruby.

Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars. Come join the transformation! 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

As a Senior Software Engineer at Cox Automotive you will:

Develop new or maintain existing programs based on specifications

Develop, implement, and maintain unit tests of programs

Participate in requirements gathering and definition

Participating in functional test planning and testing for the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)

Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting for the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)

Develop and maintaining a thorough knowledge of the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)

Work with the team to ensure the quality of coordinated business functions

Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues thru resolution.

Mentor less experienced Engineers

Participate in project planning

Participate in design and maintenance of enterprise architecture

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $84,660 – 118,626. 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:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

5+ years development experience in several languages like Python and Java

3+ years’ experience working in AWS

1+ years developing serverless applications on AWS

Experience developing microservices, API’s and event-based systems

Experience working with both SQL and NOSQL such as dynamodb

Ability to successfully resolve stressful production issues

Strong experience with repository tools such as Git

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

Agile experience

So, are you ready to challenge today and transform tomorrow? Apply now.  

Who We Are

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.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.  

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