Software Engineer

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 new capabilities for cloud API-based products and microservices with IaC in mind, leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

• Integrate multiple backend, cloud-based internal services to deliver optimal customer experiences for our products.

• Utilize test-driven development, paired programming, and continuous integration as part of an agile work environment.

• Continuously learn from and mentor peers to improve both your own and the company's proficiency.

• Create web applications that improve the lives of drivers and car owners in the US, focusing on accessible user interfaces.

• Work with the latest technologies and have the autonomy to choose tools that best meet team requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• 2+ 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

• 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.

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

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.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