Software Engineer I

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Software Engineer I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Applies the principles of secure software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of software and cloud infrastructure. Works cross functionally to understand business requirements, architecture and technology direction, evaluate alternative approaches and ensure software and systems are designed accordingly. Incorporates state-of-the-art concepts and practices to facilitate system functionality, scalability, resilience and security as well as ease-of-use (developer / user experience). Applies agile principles to software development with a focus on delivery of business value, collaboration, continuous improvement and sustainability.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Gains familiarity with and applies Software Engineering concepts, practices and methodologies.
• With guidance, performs standard Software Engineering duties for an assigned team.
• Duties may include:
  • Writing secured and functional code base on design and requirements.
  • Writing unit and system tests to provide coverage for common code paths, 
  • Identifying and automating manual tasks,
  • Evaluating and responding to bug submissions,
  • Converting legacy code to new code,
  • Identifying network, server or software bottlenecks,
  • Ensuring application of secure coding practices,
  • Performance testing and identifying / resolving uncovered issues.
• Learns and applies industry and company Software Engineering standards, policies and guidelines.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

 

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and generally less than 2 years’ experience in a related field; or 4 years’ experience in a related field.
• Foundational understanding or interest in Mobile Development
• Foundational skills in analytical thinking, requirements analysis, software installation and support, system and technology integration, and technical troubleshooting.
• Foundational skills in building partnerships, challenging personal limitations, driving innovation, focusing on execution and striving for excellence.
• Other duties as needed or required.
• React Native, Lamdas, Node.JS or other programming languages a plus.
• Exposure with cloud providers such as: AWS, AZURE or GCP

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like v