Solution Architect

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Join Team CARFAX as a Solution Architect  
 
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 2026!
 
As a Solution Architect, you will be part of the Product Engineering Team. We are responsible for focusing on how we use our products, services, content and data to better support our consumers and business partners. As part of a collaborative team of architects, you'll partner with technical and business leaders across the organization to shape and drive strategic technical roadmaps, ensuring our systems are built to the highest standards and evolve alongside the ever-changing needs of the business.
 
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 per week in our Centreville, VA office subject to change with future business needs. 
 
What you’ll be doing:   
  • Working closely with teams to design best fit solutions to business and technical challenges.
  • Providing experienced leadership and technical direction to software engineering teams.
  • Collaborating to define and maintain the standards that we hold for our systems and components.
  • Improving the discoverability of our systems through diagrams, documentation, and surfacing metadata.
  • Improving the efficiency of building and maintaining our components through automation and enablement.
  • Reviewing existing architectures to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
  • Contributing to tutorials, presentations, and workshops to spread knowledge.
 What we’re looking for:  
  • Excellent Leadership, Interpersonal, Communication, and Collaboration skills.
  • Exceptional Problem-solving and Conflict Resolution skills (technical & human).
  • Passionate about Learning and Inspiring/Coaching others.
  • Creative, “Big Picture” Thinker.
  • Self-Starter with a “can-do” attitude.
  • Previous working experience with a broad range of AWS services.
  • Experience performing trade-off analysis to inform decision-making processes.
  • 8+ years of proven experience with software development and designing applications.
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Bonus Points if You Have:  
  • Experience with architecture to support SEO and Site Speed.   
  • Experience with diverse architectural patterns and best practices. 
  • Experience with AI/ML development and technologies. 
  • Built large-scale, common applications or services that enrich multiple products.  
  • Supported applications in multiple markets (i.e., Canada) and/or languages.  
  • Experience with Customer Identity and Access Management platforms and patterns.
 What’s in it for you:  
  • Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies 
  • 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  
  • 10X Washington Post Top Workplace 
  • 3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work

About CARFAX and S&P Global Mobility
S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

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.

US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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.

Canadian Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].

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