Principal Software Engineer - REMOTE

DriveTime; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DriveTime Family of Brands seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead key initiatives and solve complex challenges using advanced technologies. The role emphasizes collaboration and strategic communication, supporting growth within a high-energy environment while offering attractive benefits, including work-from-home options and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Work From Home

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive business-critical projects using cutting-edge technologies.
• Communicate strategy and project status to decision-makers.
• Establish cross-functional collaborative relationships.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

API development

RESTful

GraphQL

Microsoft SQL

MongoDB

PostGres

Azure

AWS

GCP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Job description

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time.

In short, as our Principal Software Engineer, you are responsible to drive several exciting initiatives, help solve problems, no matter how big or small, work on business-critical projects built around cutting-edge technologies, and convey strategy and accuracy to our top-level decision-makers.

What we would like to see in your Tech Stack:

OOL expertise (C#, Java, or Python)

API development and Design Patterns expertise (RESTful, GraphQL, Serverless)

Relational and non-relation database experience (Microsoft SQL, MongoDB, PostGres etc…)

Application Integration Expertise (internal and external)

Front-end exposure (Modern Angular, React, or Vue)

Cloud exposure: Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP

Nice to Have: Experience with low-code platforms such as Pega, Segment, Decisions etc...

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

The Specifics.

Ability to establish cross-functional, collaborative relationships with business and technology partner spanning product, architecture, and business stakeholders

Strong and solid engineering fundamentals; recognizes patterns come and go

Steward of navigating product and engineering tradeoffs within the teams

Focused on what matters and driving what matters forward through deliberate influential action

Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Data driven strategy is at the root of their approach to problem solving

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, regardless of technology

8+ years' experience in software engineering

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or related field or equivelant experience

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Work From Home. Feel free to rock the casual wear while still being camera ready. You will be working from your home office (in an approved city & state) and make sure you have a conducive and quiet workspace with no distractions and reliable and secure internet.
• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!
• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard ! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!

About the company

DriveTime Automotive Group Inc. is an American used car retailer and finance company.

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