Software Test Engineer II

Kelley Blue Book,  a  Cox Automotive  brand, is currently looking for a  Software Engineer Test II  to join our Instant Cash Offer team in Irvine, CA.

Our Teams:

At Cox Automotive, we offer the chance to take an important role in the digital revolution of the automotive industry. Our software engineers are part of an energetic team that build world-class solutions to benefit the auto buying public, dealers and manufacturers. At Cox Automotive, you’ll be immersed in an environment that values your teamwork and creative problem-solving techniques while encouraging you to continue to learn new skills and technologies.

Risk-taking is encouraged here and we reward great results. Collaboration and support are woven into the fabric of everything we do; from 24-hour Hackathons and brain-storming sessions to sprint reviews, you’ll be immersed in an environment that encourages bringing fresh ideas to the table with an innovative mindset.

Giving back to the community is important at Cox Automotive. You will be given time during working hours to volunteer at local charities.

The Job:

As a Software Engineer Test   II on the KBB Instant Cash Offer team, you will be a part of a software team that designs and develops robust and scalable web services and consumer facing applications.You will be an accomplished, well-rounded developer with a solid understanding of the appropriate use of best practices and frameworks for creating automation tests to test backend APIs and front end UIs. You will be passionate about exploring the use of innovative technologies and techniques and evaluating them for suitability in our environment.

Technologies We Use:

Development languages/frameworks : C#, JavaScript, REACT, Docker
Databases : MSSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, MySQL
Amazon : AWS SDK, Elastic Beanstalk, ElastiCache, S3, and AWS cloud-native architectures
DevOps Tools : NewRelic, AWS CodeBuild, TeamCity, Splunk
Responsibilities:

·Be a part of a team of software engineers that design and develop code that consistently adheres to good programming practices

-Build automation tests to test backend APIs

– Build automation tests to test front end UI’s

·Design, develop, and maintain automation test suites using industry standard tools and frameworks.

·Collaborate with product managers and technologists to solve business problems

·Live by Agile (particularly Scrum) principles and collaborate with team members using Agile techniques including test driven development, code reviews, and retrospectives

·Maintain Cox Automotives position as an industry leader by exploring new technologies, languages, and techniques in the rapidly evolving world of high volume data processing

Qualifications:

·Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and 2 year’s of related experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a Master’s degree and up to 2 year’s related experience; or 6 year’s experience in a related field

·Degree in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent experience

·2+ years of professional application development experience with a proven ability to deliver projects on time

·C#, C++, or some other type of Object Oriented Programing experience.

·Hands-on experience with designing and implementing on AWS is preferred

·Experience with designing and implementing automation test frameworks

·Database development skills, including advanced SQL, relational and NoSQL database technologies

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·Proven ability to work with team members to deliver projects on deadlines.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

Compensation:

Compensation includes a base salary of $93,400.00 – $140,200.00. 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.

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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!