Software Engineer I

Cox Enterprises•Village of North Hills, NY

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineer writes and maintains code within applications and systems to implement capabilities and features, improve performance and maintainability, while reducing technical debt in alignment with product and technology roadmaps. The Software Engineer plays a role in Agile planning, providing advice and guidance, and monitoring emerging trends. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our End To End Testing Team. The Software Engineer writes and maintains code within applications and systems to implement capabilities and features, improve performance and maintainability, while reducing technical debt in alignment with product and technology roadmaps. The Software Engineer also designs, develops and maintains automated frameworks, test suites and scripts with continuous integration, testing, deployment and delivery. Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Requirements

Knowledge and ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Ability to engage with the customers, users and other stakeholders to extract and gather requirements.
Ability to utilize organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.
Ability to confirm deliverables, challenge, conflicts and expectations associated with requirements analysis.
Ability to determine additional functional and informational requirements, prepares models and documentation.
Ability to design, code, test, correct and document programs and scripts from agreed specifications, and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
Familiarity in Python.
Ability to open a terminal and navigate directory structures.
Understanding of YAML, JSON and shell.
Previous exposure to the git change control system and/or knowledge of GitHub.
Some software development experience, design, or creative experience.
Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate work to team members and partners.
Working experience in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components, client-facing web applications, and major Internet-oriented applications and systems.
Working experience realizing applications from conception and design, to implementation and support.
Working experience in coding within multiple technology stacks (e.g. Front-end: browser and device typically using common client-side technologies – HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Back-end: server, application, database using languages like PHP, Python, Ruby).
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or 4 years’ experience in a related field).
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
Clear a pre-employment drug test (Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position; however, it is a drug-free workplace).

Nice To Haves

Experience/Strong Curiosity in Gen AI.

Responsibilities

Writes and maintains code within applications and systems to implement capabilities and features, improve performance and maintainability, while reducing technical debt in alignment with product and technology roadmaps.
Plays a role in Agile planning, providing advice and guidance, and monitoring emerging trends.
Designs, develops and maintains automated frameworks, test suites and scripts with continuous integration, testing, deployment and delivery.
Elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
Engage with the customers, users and other stakeholders to extract and gather requirements.
Utilize organizational methods, tools and techniques for requirements analysis.
Confirm deliverables, challenge, conflicts and expectations associated with requirements analysis.
Determines additional functional and informational requirements, prepares models and documentation.
Design, code, test, correct and document programs and scripts from agreed specifications, and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
Take part in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.

Benefits

Flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as deemed consistent with duties, company’s needs, and obligations.
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Retirement planning (401(k)).
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).