Lead Software Engineer - Java

Cox Automotive is seeking a
** Lead Software Engineer
** to join our agile development team in Atlanta, GA. This role is ideal for a curious, adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working across the stack, and is excited to explore emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) to help drive the next generation of our core products.
* Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable software solutions that meet user story requirements and acceptance criteria.
* Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
* Support functional testing efforts for applications, modules, or new features.
* Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
* Break down epics and stories into technical tasks and provide accurate estimates.
* Build expertise in the applications, systems, and services you support.
* Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within a cross-functional team.
* Effectively document your work and share knowledge with the team.
* Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (cost, performance, security) within AWS.
* Enhance infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to improve performance, security, and deployment cycles.
* Stay current on new tools, technologies, and trends relevant to your technical domain.
* Explore and incorporate AI capabilities to improve code quality, deployment processes, and innovation within our engineering practice.
* Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance and peer programming.
* Assist in providing technical guidance and support to the team, ensuring that best practices are followed.
** Mentorship & Leadership:
** Provide technical mentorship on design patterns, code quality, and career growth. Guide and mentor junior engineers, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to grow in their roles.
* Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of experience in a related field, OR master’s degree and 4+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, OR 18 years of directly relevant experience.
* 6+ years’ recent experience designing and developing web applications in Java
* 4+ years’ experience building and deploying applications in a cloud environment (preferably AWS).
* 4+ years’ middleware/backend/API development experience.
* Experience working with AI technologies or strong curiosity to incorporate AI into development.
* Development experience in Python, and/or React.js.
* Expertise in AWS - certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or Dev Ops) would be a plus
* Experience leading or contributing significantly to large-scale technical projects.

Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe.
From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.
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