Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Software Engineer I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $72,200.00 - $108,200.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I specializing in Salesforce and micro-service integration development to join our team at NextGear Capital. As part of a team of Engineers and Salesforce Administrators, you will work on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance Salesforce solutions and backend services that support our Salesforce solutions for our internal users. You will leverage your skills in Salesforce, Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development to deliver robust and reliable software solutions supporting over 600 internal users of our Salesforce ecosystem.

What you'll do

Develop and maintain Salesforce code (Apex and LWC) that drive our business.

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.

Collaborate with an agile development team to design, implement, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Participate in code reviews and adhere to best practices for software development.

Work on integrating observability tools to monitor and improve system performance.

Contribute to test automation efforts to ensure code quality and reliability.

Utilize GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Copado for version control, collaboration, and pipeline management.

Min Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline(computer science, etc). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as 4 years’ experience in a related field

Proficiency in Java programming and familiarity with Spring Boot framework.

Understanding of RESTful API design and development.

Knowledge of software development best practices, including secure coding principles, code reviews and agile methodologies.

Familiarity with test automation tools and techniques.

Basic understanding of observability concepts (e.g., logging, monitoring, and tracing).

Experience with GitHub or similar version control systems.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of Salesforce and Salesforce development practices.

Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Knowledge of database technologies like MSSQL or PostgreSQL.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

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. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.