Software Engineer

Copart•Dallas, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Copart, Inc. is a global leader in online vehicle auctions, transforming the automotive remarketing industry through innovative technology. The Dallas technology team is modernizing core business systems. This role is for a Software Engineer on the Title Transfer Services team, responsible for the critical ownership and title transfer process for vehicles. It's a greenfield opportunity to architect and build scalable services using modern technologies, focusing on a re-architecture initiative from legacy systems to a modular monolith. The role involves automating and optimizing processes using AI and traditional approaches.

Requirements

3-7 years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong programming fundamentals and experience building production systems.
Backend development experience with languages like Java, Python, Go, C#, or similar.
Frontend development experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or similar).
Deep understanding of software design principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS) and common design patterns.
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with relational databases and data modeling.
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices.
Passion for learning and staying current with technology trends and best practices.
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem.
Familiarity with modular monolith or modulith architectures.
Experience with microservices architecture and understanding of when to use monoliths vs. microservices.
Experience with modern Java (Java 17+) or willingness to dive deep into the JVM ecosystem.
Exposure to Domain-Driven Design concepts.
Interest or experience in AI/ML applications, automation, or process optimization.
Experience with Docker and containerization.
Background in automotive, logistics, or document processing domains.
Experience with test-driven development (TDD).
Understanding of performance optimization and scalability best practices.
Side projects, open-source contributions, or experimentation with different tech stacks.
Active participation in technology communities, conferences, or online learning.
Experience across multiple programming paradigms (OOP, functional, etc.).

Responsibilities

Design and implement modular, domain-aligned, AI-powered applications that model complex vehicle title transfer and ownership processes.
Make architectural decisions that balance technical excellence with business needs.
Design RESTful APIs and integration patterns for inter-module communication.
Contribute to technical decisions around tooling, frameworks, and system design.
Write high-quality, maintainable code across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, React, but open to other languages/frameworks).
Build responsive user interfaces and robust backend services.
Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure code quality and system reliability.
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
Write clean, well-documented code following solid engineering principles and design patterns.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to optimize title transfer processes and operational workflows.
Explore and prototype solutions that could significantly improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Stay curious about emerging technologies and evaluate their potential application to business problems.
Contribute ideas for technical innovation that creates real business value.
Collaborate with product managers, domain experts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, QA engineers, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth.
Participate in architectural decision-making and technical planning sessions.
Champion best practices in software engineering and code maintainability.
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
Identify opportunities for technical debt reduction and system optimization.
Contribute to the evolution of team standards, processes, and tooling.
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.