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 candidates knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Job Description Cox Automotive is currently hiring an entry level Software Engineer (Python, AWS, and APIs) to join our team in Atlanta, GA. The Team We are responsible for creating and operating solutions for the data needs of all of Cox Automotive as part of the Cox Automotive Data Solutions Group. Our specific domain is Market Intelligence. We make products that make it easier to correctly list, advertise, and represent vehicles online. We enjoy collaborative software design sessions and writing fault tolerant Python based solutions, centralizing data repositories with APIs and working across the Cox Automotive footprint. The Role You will work on creating products which deliver data to business units across Cox Automotive such as Kelly Blue Book, Autotrader, and Manheim Auto Auctions. These include APIs with traffic in the hundreds to a few thousand requests per second and processes to produce data sets for export. As a Software Engineer at Cox Automotive you will: Build solutions primarily using AWS technologies and offerings including SNS and SQS, S3, Lambda Functions, Athena, Aurora, Glue, and Firehose. Have end to end ownership of solutions, from participation in clarifying requirements to collaborating on architectural design, technical documentation, programming, manual and automated testing, building, deploying, validating, monitoring, and after-hours rotating operational support. Take an active role in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for investment in the technical, non-functional requirements of the system. Participate in evaluations of new technologies, platforms, frameworks, and techniques, collaborating with your peers to help shape the direction of the engineering group. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline and up to 2 years experience in a related field. The right candidate could have a different combination, such as 4 years experience in a related field Experience with: Python RDMS experience: CRUD Performance Schema design Exposure to managing versioning and branching for project code CI/CD pipeline delivery and pipeline automation experience Exposure to lean methodologies Public speaking skills Exposure to Terraform, Ansible, and patterns of Infrastructure as Code Exposure to non-relational data stores, especially Elasticsearch and DynamoDB Exposure to monitoring solutions like Datadog or New Relic Exposure to developing test coverage for applications Exposure to Git and branching patterns What We Look For Openness to feedback and ability to creatively adapt multiple ideas into a solution Ability to take direction at the level of problems to solve and provide options and direction on potential solutions Analytical skills and the ability to break complex and challenging problems and defects down until they become actionable Familiarity with producing technical writing including high and low level diagramming techniques A desire to succeed as a team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and growth including: Collaboration Sharing knowledge Drug Testing To be employed in this role, youll 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 companys 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 vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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 individuals 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. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. Cox brings together the worlds greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities and drive innovation for a better future. Thats why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the worlds biggest challenges. Our people love technology and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, theres no challenge too great for our pioneers. And theres no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.