Software Engineer

Join Team CARFAX as a 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 2025!  Why choose CARFAX?  At CARFAX, we foster a unique development environment designed for innovation and personal growth. Here’s what makes our development environment stand out:  Hands-on Learning: Dive into real-world challenges and have opportunities to expand your skills. Test-Driven Development (TDD): Ensure quality through rigorous testing and refinement of all our code. Pair Programming: Collaborate closely with peers to solve problems faster and learn from one another. Agile Methodologies: Adapt and respond to changes quickly and efficiently with agile practices. Professional Development: Dedicated time for self-directed learning and growth.  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 per week, subject to change with future business needs.

What you'll be doing: 

• Collaborate in an Agile Environment: Work seamlessly within a team using agile practices. 
• Write Robust Code: Develop high-performing, reliable code for new system features on prominent projects. 
• Participate in Design Decisions: Engage in technology research, prototyping, and critical design choices. 
• Employ TDD and Continuous Integration: Utilize and enhance test-driven development and continuous integration methodologies. 
• Expand Your Tech Horizons: Gain exposure to a broad range of technologies continuously. 
• Collaborate Closely: Work with fellow engineers, architects, support teams, and business stakeholders. 
• Lead and Mentor: Provide guidance and share your expertise with junior and senior team members. 
• Engage with Stakeholders: Help elicit requirements and communicate project needs effectively. 

 What we're looking for: 

• 3+ years of Object-Oriented Programming and hands-on coding. 
• Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with enterprise-level systems using common frameworks and libraries. 
• Source Control Mastery: Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD. 
• NoSQL Expertise: Advanced experience with NoSQL databases. 
• Cloud Development: Experience working in a cloud environment. 
• Testing Commitment: A strong dedication to unit and integration testing. 
• Leadership Abilities: Capacity to lead and mentor through complex technical challenges. 
• Collaboration Skills: Strong team collaboration and independent work capabilities. 
• Effective Communication: Ability to articulate project needs to various stakeholders. 

 Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Big Data Experience: Proficiency with big data technologies such as Apache Spark and Hadoop.
• Data Pipeline Creation and Maintenance: Experience designing and maintaining comprehensive data pipelines.
• Large Scale Data Processing: Hands-on experience with large-scale data processing and analysis.
• AWS Development: Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).  

 What’s in it for you: 

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous time-off policies. 
• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy 4-day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break. 
• Retirement Support: 401(k) / DCPP matching. 
• Performance Rewards: Annual bonus program to recognize your contributions. 
• Innovative Workspace: Casual, dog-friendly offices designed for creativity and collaboration. 

 Hear from our Team: Our accolades speak for themselves:

• 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.

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 hiring@carfax.com.