Senior Software Engineer

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. 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 Senior Software Engineer,  you will be a part of the CARFAX  AI team. The CARFAX AI team is the leads of AI innovation at CARFAX and provides core AI services to product teams to help millions of customers shop, buy, service, and sell vehicles with more confidence.  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 in office days subject to change with future business needs.
What you’ll be doing: 

• Work in a dynamic, agile, team environment  
• Lead design decisions, including new technology research and prototyping
• Collaborate closely with other engineers, architects, cloud engineers, support teams and other stakeholders
• Innovate new ideas to evolve our applications and processes
• Review and test existing code-bases or technical integrations across various CARFAX projects 
• Mentor team members by offering regular feedback 
• Helping to support other teams to integrate with our core AI solutions
• Participating in daily huddles and other Scrum ceremonies
• Promoting great software design and quality through a disciplined development methodology

 What we're looking for: 

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience as a full stack software engineer using agile methodology
• Experience with modern front-end JavaScript libraries (such as ReactJS, Vue, or Angular)
• Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• Object oriented experience with languages such as Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, Python or C#
• Experience with client/server architecture and building web services  
• Experience with relational and NoSQL database such as MySQL, Mongo, DynamoDB or Elasticsearch
• Experience with developing in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience in full SDLC development including design, building, testing, deployment, upgrade, and support
• Proven track record of cross-functional project delivery
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong team player who will help mentor and guide other developers 
• Experience with Product and Production support

 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
• Experience  with building 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
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website: https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits

Don’t just take our word for it:  

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 10X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• 9X 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.