Sr Software Engineer

CDK Global•Austin, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

A Sr. Software Engineer is a key contributor on complex projects and initiatives, leading functional teams or projects with risks or complexity. The role works independently, receiving guidance in complex situations, and has an impact on customer, operational, project, or service objectives. The engineer develops new concepts, methods, and techniques and has a sizeable impact on the functional or business unit. The role is responsible for timely, high-quality delivery against business goals while promoting and improving engineering excellence. This is a hybrid position requiring workdays at CDK's Austin, Texas, or Portland, Oregon office, with remote work permitted on remaining days. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the applicable office. The role participates in on-call rotations and emergency response activities to support production systems and platform reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and at least 4 years of experience; alternatively, at least 12 years of related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Programming and design experience sufficient to execute a project independently.
Experience with large-scale systems and exposure to end-to-end design.
Proficiency with test-driven development and web template technologies.
Experience with Agile and Scrum software development methodologies.
Ability to document, track, and monitor a problem or issue through timely resolution.
Knowledge of operating systems.
Self-motivation and collaborative problem-solving ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to prioritize duties.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead functional teams or projects involving risk or complexity.
Contribute specialized expertise to projects and initiatives, applying industry standards and practices.
Solve unique, complex, or broad problems and issues.
Use analytical judgment to recommend innovative solutions.
Anticipate and identify complex or broad issues.
Determine processes and provide technical direction to others to achieve project goals.
Provide regular technical guidance to others within the work area.
Network with key contacts outside the area of expertise.
Influence peers to gain cooperation for projects and initiatives within the function.
Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response activities to support production systems and maintain platform reliability.
Follow CDK Global policies and procedures and complete mandatory compliance tasks and acknowledgements.
Meet or exceed performance expectations.