Software Development Manager
Description
Join Team CARFAX as a Software Development Manager
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.As a Software Development Manager, you will be a part of the CARFAX Data, AI & ML team reporting to the Senior Software Development Manager. You will be leading a team of Software Engineers and QA Engineers to build products, platforms, and pipelines to support machine learning initiatives at CARFAX. At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together.
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 in the London, ON office subject to change with future business needs.
What you’ll be doing:
- Build high-performing teams by providing clear goals and continuous feedback
- Improve team and individual performance
- Establish clear goals and objectives that align with Department and Corporate Game Plans
- Provide continuous feedback to engineers through regular 1-on-1 meetings
- Develop self-organizing and self-directing teams
- Coach teams to practice Agile Development methodologies
- Coach teams to use TDD to deliver high quality software releases
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives
What we’re looking for:
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience leading software engineering teams using Agile methodology
- Expertise in programming languages such as Java, or Python
- Background in building/designing scalable enterprise software
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Proven track record of cross-functional project delivery
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Product and Production support
- Strong team player
Bonus Points if You Have:
- Strong understanding of AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Experience in AI/ML projects is highly desirable
- Built large-scale, common applications or services that enrich multiple products
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
- 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
- 3X 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.