• Job Description

  Req#: R202561426

  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

  We are seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I specializing in backend development to join our team at NextGear Capital. In this role, you will work on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that support our floorplan financing solutions for independent dealers. You will leverage your skills in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development to deliver robust and reliable software solutions.

  What you'll do

  • Support our mobile application by developing and maintaining the API components required for seamless integration.
  • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Collaborate with an agile development team to design, implement, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Work on integrating observability tools to monitor and improve system performance.
  • Contribute to test automation efforts to ensure code quality and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and adhere to best practices for software development.
    

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field.
  • Knowledge of software development best practices, including code reviews and agile methodologies.
  • Understanding basic concepts of Java programming and familiarity with Spring Boot framework.
  • Understanding of RESTful API design and development.
  • Familiarity with test automation tools and techniques.
  • Basic understanding of observability concepts (e.g., logging, monitoring, and tracing).
  • Knowledge of GitHub or similar version control systems.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Knowledge of database technologies like MSSQL.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices and tooling like Github Actions.

  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.

  Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  Cox Communications, Inc. is an American digital cable television provider, telecommunications and home automation services.

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