Senior Software Engineer - Carfax US

The Team: 

You may know CARFAX as the company that has provided trusted vehicle information reports for over 40 years but we are so much more! CARFAX is on a mission to help millions of people shop, buy, own and sell used cars with more confidence. The Banking & Insurance Group (BIG) is one of the most successful divisions within CARFAX, serving the insurance, automotive finance, and credit union industries. We are in high-growth mode as the use of vehicle history in these markets is increasing exponentially.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Develop web applications for a high-impact product in the US market, working with a supportive team and mentors to gain expertise across various areas.

• Contribute to building new capabilities for cloud API-based products and microservices, with a focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Integrate multiple backend, cloud-based internal services to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

• Utilize test-driven development, paired programming, and continuous integration methods within an agile environment.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues, including developers, project managers, and product owners in both Poland and the US.

• Lead and mentor junior developers, establishing coding standards and coaching them to enhance their skills and performance.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience with Java or another JVM language such as Kotlin or Groovy.

• Hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Security)

• Solid understanding of microservice architecture design and implementation

• Experience with RESTful API design and best practices (including API versioning, pagination, security)

• Knowledge of asynchronous communication patterns (event-driven architectures, messaging)

• Understanding of distributed systems challenges (fault tolerance, scalability, consistency, resilience)

• Experience building applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud infrastructure, with familiarity in IaC tools such as Terraform or CDK.

• Strong understanding of good engineering practices, including clean code, clean architecture, and comprehensive testing techniques.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Practical experience in DevOps activities, including CI/CD, GitLab, Containerization technology

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases

• 3+ years of professional experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Experience working with React (our framework of choice), AngularJS, or Vue.js.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Proficiency in English for effective communication across international teams, backed up by experience working in agile teams.

• Champion and enforce coding standards directly and via code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and consistent code that adheres to industry guidelines.

About S&P Global Mobility

At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries