Join Team CARFAX as Senior 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.
What makes our Tech Culture Amazing?
We’re passionate about having a creative and innovative environment where our
developers collaborate and continuously learn and grow. Autonomy is a key pillar
of our tech culture. Our developers have the freedom to bring new tools,
frameworks, and ideas to the table knowing their voice will be heard. We’re not
afraid of trying new things; if the case is made for a new technology or
approach, our developers know it will be tried.
What makes our development environment unique:
- Hands-on Learning
- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Pair Programming
- Agile Methodologies
- Time provided for self-directed professional development.
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 per week in our London,ON office subject to change with future business
needs.
What you'll be doing:
- Working in a dynamic team environment using Agile practices
- Writing high-performing, robust code to guarantee fast and accurate delivery
of new system features on high-visibility projects
- Participating in design decisions, including technology research and
prototyping
- Utilizing test driven development and continuous integration methods
- Getting exposed to a broad range of technologies to continually improve your
skills
- Collaborating closely with other engineers, architects, support teams, and
business stakeholders
- Apply best practices for architecture, security, and performance of complex
systems in Java and Python
- Sharing your knowledge with junior and other senior team members
What we're looking for:
- Object Oriented experience with languages such as Java, Kotlin, OR Python.
- Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript, HTML5 and CSS3.
- Microservices architectural pattern
- Experience with modern front-end JavaScript Libraries such as Reactjs, Vue OR
Angular.
- Knowledge with client/server architecture and building web services using
REST or GraphQL
- Relational and NoSQL databases system such as MySQL, Mongo, DynamoDB OR
Elasticsearch.
- Experienced with developing in AWS cloud environment .
- Experienced with full SDLC development including design, building, testing,
deployment, upgrade and support.
- Ability to provide leadership and mentor engineers through complicated
technical challenges.
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as
independently.
What’s in it for you:
Don’t just take our word for it:
- 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
- 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
- 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work.
