Sr Lead Software Engineer
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Cox Automotive · Draper, UTContractHybridToday
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Job DescriptionSr Lead Software Engineer - XtimePrimary Duties / Key ResponsibilitiesLeverages subject-matter expertise to lead the design and development of complex, technically challenging efforts across major program and product areas.Defines architectural standards, tools, and methodologies to ensure technical consistency, scalability, and quality across the company's functional applications.Identifies, evaluates, and applies new technologies to improve systems overall.Collaborates with senior members of development and functional departments to share knowledge and identify opportunities to simplify and integrate products.Works with management on the development of Software Engineering governance and performance-management processes.Helps define, develop, and deliver training and education for systems users, Software Engineering colleagues, allied groups, and other stakeholders.Leads brownfield modernization efforts across the Catalog and Quoting estate, including Oracle → Aurora PostgreSQL migration paths, monolith decomposition, Parquet-cache strategy, and AI-assisted parts lookup and ACES record mapping.Owns spec-driven development (SDD) design, specification, and task artifacts.Mentors junior-level engineers; raises the bar on code review, design review, and PRR rigor; partners with Architecture, QE, DBA (mandatory review for production schema changes), and Product on cross-domain decisions.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8 years' experience in a related field; or a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a PhD and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 16 years' experience in a related field with no degree.8+ years of Java / Spring Boot experience at scale (Spring Boot 3.x); demonsRemote work optionsFlexible schedule
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Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Sr Lead Software Engineer Management Level Sr Manager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day
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