Senior Software Engineer

CARFAX; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CARFAX as a Senior Software Engineer - Back End, where you will work in a dynamic team environment using Agile practices. You will write high-performing code, participate in design decisions, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and a unique work culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

4-Day summer work weeks

401(k) / DCPP matching

Annual bonus program

Casual, dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Experience with Java, Kotlin, or Python.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript libraries like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Knowledge of REST or GraphQL for web services.

Responsibilities

• Writing high-performing, robust code for new system features.
• Participating in design decisions and technology research.
• Collaborating closely with engineers and business stakeholders.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Agile Methodologies

Test Driven Development

Microservices

Collaboration

Tools

Java

Python

JavaScript

Node.js

AWS

Job description

Join Team CARFAX as Senior Software Engineer - Back End

Isn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We’re more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. One last thing: Our four-day week continues in Summer 2025!

What makes our Tech Culture Amazing?

We’re passionate about having a creative and innovative environment where our developers collaborate and continuously learn and grow. Autonomy is a key pillar of our tech culture. Our developers have the freedom to bring new tools, frameworks, and ideas to the table knowing their voice will be heard. We’re not afraid of trying new things; if the case is made for a new technology or approach, our developers know it will be tried.

What makes our development environment unique:

• Hands-on Learning
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Pair Programming
• Agile Methodologies
• Time provided for self-directed professional development.

At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 2 days per week in our London,ON office subject to change with future business needs.

What you'll be doing:

• Working in a dynamic team environment using Agile practices
• Writing high-performing, robust code to guarantee fast and accurate delivery of new system features on high-visibility projects
• Participating in design decisions, including technology research and prototyping
• Utilizing test driven development and continuous integration methods
• Getting exposed to a broad range of technologies to continually improve your skills
• Collaborating closely with other engineers, architects, support teams, and business stakeholders
• Apply best practices for architecture, security, and performance of complex systems in Java and Python
• Sharing your knowledge with junior and other senior team members

What we're looking for:

• Object Oriented experience with languages such as Java, Kotlin, OR Python.
• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Microservices architectural pattern
• Experience with modern front-end JavaScript Libraries such as Reactjs, Vue OR Angular.
• Knowledge with client/server architecture and building web services using REST or GraphQL
• Relational and NoSQL databases system such as MySQL, Mongo, DynamoDB OR Elasticsearch.
• Experienced with developing in AWS cloud environment .
• Experienced with full SDLC development including design, building, testing, deployment, upgrade and support.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentor engineers through complicated technical challenges.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
• 401(k) / DCPP matching
• Annual bonus program
• Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces.
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website:https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits.

Don’t just take our word for it:

• 10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
• 10X Washington Post Top Workplace
• 9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work.