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 Job Posting: Cox Automotive is the market leader in technology services for the automotive industry. Our engineering organization thrives on building innovative products that help our customers succeed. Were passionate about delivering high-quality software, while fostering an award-winning culture where ideas are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and people are empowered to drive transformative technology. We are seeking a Software Engineer I to join our Velocity engineering team, supporting the Simulcast platform. Simulcast is Manheims live digital auction platform, enabling dealers to remotely participate in vehicle auctions. Designed for split-second decision-making, it provides real-time access to vehicle data, auction status, and bidding tools. Our stack includes Java and ReactJS, and we leverage AWS to build and operate highly performant, cloud-native applications. We use tools such as New Relic, Splunk, and PagerDuty to monitor and support our platform. As part of an Agile team, youll own applications end-to-end design, development, testing, deployment, and support, while also helping us reduce technical debt and deliver business-critical initiatives. Your Role: Design, build, and support solutions for our cloud-native Simulcast application. Provide ongoing support, monitoring, and maintenance of deployed products. Collaborate within an Agile delivery team to foster a culture of passion, trust, and creativity. Required Experience: Bachelors degree in a related discipline. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years experience in a related field Preferred Experience Solid understanding of object-oriented programming. Experience designing and optimizing access to relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL). Familiarity with cloud-native software and integration, ideally with AWS (experience with Azure or GCP also considered). Hands-on experience with distributed version control systems such as Git. Exposure to Agile development practices. Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve code quality, accelerate delivery, and enhance productivity. Technologies we use: Java, ReactJS, AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript NewRelic, Splunk Docker, Github Actions, CDK, Ansible MySQL Database 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.