Description

Join Team CARFAX as a 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.  One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2024! 

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 3 days in the office per week, 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 and developing 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.
• Leading, guiding and sharing your knowledge with junior and other senior team members.
• Work with key stakeholders to help elicit and develop requirements and effectively communicate project and program needs.

What we're looking for: 

• 5+ years Object Oriented Programming
• Hands-on coding enterprise-level systems using common frameworks and libraries
• GitLab CI/CD and source control
• Advanced experience with NoSQL databases
• Experience with developing in a cloud environment
• Strong commitment to unit and integration testing
• Ability to provide leadership and mentor fellow engineers through complex technical challenges
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to effectively communicate to different stakeholders

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

Don’t just take our word for it: 

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

About CARFAX

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. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.

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.