Software Engineer II at Cox in Austin, TX

Software Engineer II Location: Austin TX Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Software Engineer II 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 in the range of $98,300.00 - $147,500.00. 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 Cox Automotive is seeking a Software Engineer II to be a key contributor in our vAuto software suite. This individual will engage in active software development and work in tandem with our team of talented engineers to create scalable and high-quality software solutions. Our Teams: Cox Automotive is the market leading provider of technology services to the automotive industry. Our engineering organization takes pride in building innovative products that make our customers successful. We are passionate about building great software while having fun doing it. The result is an award-winning culture in which everyone is approachable, ideas are judged on their merits, and healthy, empowered people drive transformative technology. What You’ll Do: Collaborate Assist in estimating development work for projects, enhancements, and routine maintenance. Foster collaborative relationships within the software engineering team and with other departments to ensure consistent best practices. Contribute meaningfully to team discussions and problem-solving sessions. Share insights and suggestions to enhance software performance, functionality, and user experience. Execute Play a pivotal role in the software development process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. Design, code, and test software components using .NET C# and other relevant technologies, ensuring scalability and maintainability. Work cohesively with QA and product teams to incorporate feedback and iterate on software products. Identify and address software issues, improving system reliability and user satisfaction. Engage in peer code reviews, promoting a culture of excellence and mutual growth. Embrace continuous learning, keeping up with industry trends, and exploring new technologies and methodologies to elevate the team's capability. Advocate for best practices in software development, ensuring consistent code quality and system reliability. Technologies we use: Development: C# .NET, AWS (including but not limited to Elastic Container Service, Lambdas, SQS, Dynamo DB, and RDS), SQL, Node.JS, React, TypeScript, Terraform Observability: New Relic, Splunk DevOps: GitHub including Actions, AWS Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field, with three years of hands-on software development experience; or a Master's with two years of experience. Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered. Solid experience as a Software Engineer, with proficiency in .NET C# and JavaScript or Typescript frameworks. Strong database development skills, including advanced SQL, relational and NoSQL database technologies. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS), is preferred. Deep understanding of software development best practices and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Proven problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail. Live by Scrum principles and collaborate with team members using Agile techniques including test driven development, code reviews, and retrospectives. Effective communication skills, capable of explaining intricate technical details coherently to both tech-savvy and non-technical individuals. Dedication to team collaboration, continual learning, and always striving for excellence. 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 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 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. EOE, including disability/vets