Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Join Team CARFAX as Senior Software Engineer

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We're more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.

What makes our Tech Culture Amazing? We're passionate about having a creative and innovative environment where our developers collaborate and continuously learn and grow. Autonomy is a key pillar of our tech culture. Our developers have the freedom to bring new tools, frameworks, and ideas to the table knowing their voice will be heard. We're not afraid of trying new things; if the case is made for a new technology or approach, our developers know it will be tried.

What makes our development environment unique:

• Hands-on Learning
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Pair Programming
• Agile Methodologies
• Time provided for self-directed professional development.

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 2 days per week in our London, ON office subject to change with future business needs.

What you'll be doing:

• Working in a dynamic team environment using Agile practices
• Writing high-performing, robust code to guarantee fast and accurate delivery of new system features on high-visibility projects
• Participating in design decisions, including technology research and prototyping
• Utilizing test driven development and continuous integration methods
• Getting exposed to a broad range of technologies to continually improve your skills
• Collaborating closely with other engineers, architects, support teams, and business stakeholders
• Apply best practices for architecture, security, and performance of complex systems in Java and Python
• Sharing your knowledge with junior and other senior team members

What we're looking for:

• Object Oriented experience with languages such as Java, Kotlin, or Python.
• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Microservices architectural pattern
• Experience with modern front-end JavaScript Libraries such as Reactjs, Vue or Angular.
• Knowledge with client/server architecture and building web services using REST or GraphQL
• Relational and NoSQL databases system such as MySQL, Mongo, DynamoDB or Elasticsearch.
• Experienced with developing in AWS cloud environment.
• Experienced with full SDLC development including design, building, testing, deployment, upgrade, and support.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentor engineers through complicated technical challenges.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCPP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces.
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work.

About CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service, and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value, and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com.

CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.

CARFAX Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. We're committed to providing accommodations by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.