Senior Software Engineer

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is a rapidly growing company that has become a leader in the automotive retail industry through its focus on building leading-edge technology. The company's technology teams are responsible for developing end-to-end e-commerce platforms, AI-driven customer support systems, advanced vehicle merchandising tools, a sophisticated automotive lending platform, a nationwide logistics network, and enterprise-grade systems for vehicle reconditioning. Carvana also focuses on early adoption and customization of AI tools to enhance developer efficiency. This specific role is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at their corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. The team is dynamic and focused on bringing the latest in web application development to the car buying experience, emphasizing performance, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or similar field from an accredited undergraduate institution required.
• Minimum 6+ years of software development experience, either in C# / .NET Core (GraphQL and RESTful server-side via Web API) stacks and cloud services (Azure: Functions, Service Bus, etc.) OR contemporary JavaScript / TypeScript (ES2015+), React Hooks, Next.js
• Experience working on applications that share common resources
• Strong fundamentals in writing effective unit tests
• Experience in debugging and troubleshooting web applications, API integration, and infrastructure
• Maintain a strong focus on both internal and external customers, empathizing with their challenges and understanding their journey through our product
• Effective communication and collaboration skills - Carvana developers work very closely with diverse teams requiring great interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Persists in the face of challenges, demonstrating professionalism, determination, and resilience
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using any cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP, RedHat, etc.)
• Experience with CosmosDB or other NoSQL databases
• Experience using any message queue, such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience writing GraphQL interfaced services
• Experience working with authentication and authorization
• Experience with React Query and state management tools
• Familiarity with Storybook and component-driven development
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and the PKCE authentication flow
• Experience integrating native device functionality into browser applications
• Comfort in setting up and modifying build and release pipelines for CI/CD
• Proficiency with development tools from the Linux command line

Responsibilities

• Drive complex, large-scale projects with cross-functional impact
• Develop loosely coupled solutions that are scalable, testable, modularized, and reusable
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to best practices
• Work with cloud systems, pipelines, and resources
• Perform data storage and persistence containers querying using SQL, NoSQL, and caching technologies
• Work in a team environment using Agile methodologies
• Work with Kafka for real-time data streaming and processing
• Use Kubernetes for automating deployment, scaling, and management of applications.
• Test, troubleshoot, and optimize application components for maximum speed, security, and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design new features
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends and incorporate them into operations and activities
• Excited to both learn from and help grow their teammates by bringing a diverse, experienced, and collaborative perspective
• Develop solutions leveraging AI technologies, aligning with the company’s architecture and vision

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Carvana stock compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior