Software Developer II

J.D. Power; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Power is seeking a Software Developer II to contribute across the software development lifecycle. You will design and implement software, perform tests, and ensure quality while collaborating with stakeholders and the team lead to follow best practices.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in Java or .NET, experience with servers, GitLab, Maven/Jenkins, and both relational and non-relational databases. This remote Canada-based role reports to the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software development experience with languages such as Java or .NET.
• Experience with application servers, web servers (e.g., Apache HTTP Server, NGINX), and version control systems (GitLab).
• Experience with build and continuous integration tools (e.g., Maven, Jenkins, GitLab CICD).
• Experience with relational and non-relational database design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and code software applications based on business and technical specifications.
• Develop and execute unit, component, and integration tests to verify requirements are met.
• Adhere to established coding standards and test coverage targets to ensure product quality.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, proactively identify defects, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to technical and end-user documentation.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues for assigned projects.

Skills

Java

.NET

Unit testing

Code reviews

Education

Post-secondary education in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Apache HTTP Server

NGINX

GitLab

Maven

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Job description

Job Description:

Title: Software Developer II

Location: Remote – Canada

Reports to: Engineering Manager – Software Development

Vacancy : Existing Vacancy

The Role:

The Software Developer II contributes to all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle through the analysis, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance of software solutions. This role works closely with Business Unit stakeholders to review requirements, validate designs, create work estimates, develop software, and verify product releases. The Software Developer II also works in close collaboration with the Software Development Team Lead to implement best practices across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with industry experts, gain hands‑on experience with JD Power’s automotive data assets, deepen your understanding of the auto business domain, and strengthen your design and development skills as you grow in your role.

What You’ll Be Doing in This Role:

• Design and code software applications based on business and technical specifications.
• Develop and execute unit, component, and integration tests to verify requirements are met.
• Adhere to established coding standards and test coverage targets to ensure product quality.
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality, proactively identify defects, and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to technical and end-user documentation.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues for assigned projects.

Qualifications of this Role:

Required

• Post‑secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software development experience with languages such as Java or .NET.
• Experience with application servers, web servers (e.g., Apache HTTP Server, NGINX), and version control systems (GitLab).
• Experience with build and continuous integration tools (e.g., Maven, Jenkins, GitLab CICD).
• Experience with relational and non‑relational database design and development.

AI-AssistedDevelopment

• Proficient with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) and able to judge when to accept, edit, or reject generated output
• Skilled at providing effective context — codebase conventions, requirements, constraints — to produce production-quality results
• Experience using AI to accelerate test authoring, documentation, and routine refactoring
• Aware of AI tool limitations: hallucinated APIs, outdated patterns, security pitfalls in generated code, and the need for human verification before merge

Preferred

• Familiarity with secure coding practices and common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10)
• Experience building software in Agentic fashion

PersonalAttributes

• Exceptionally self‑motivated, self‑directed, and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, comfortable collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders.

The Hiring Manager says:

The Internal Services & Platform team is a highly strategic area for JD Power. This role presents a great opportunity for you to build your development skills while contributing to commercial products for external and internal customers.

“We’re looking for a developer who’s eager to learn and grow. Someone who writes clean, reliable code, asks good questions, and cares about the team’s success as much as their own. You’ll be supported by experienced developers and given real opportunities to build your skills.”

This position has a starting salary range of $70,000 - $75,000 CAD per year. This is the range we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.

Our Values

We POWER Our Customer’s Success

We are Innovative, Collaborative and Grounded and in Data

We Make Things Easy

We Get It Done

We Start with Trust & Prove it Everyday

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Should you requireaccommodationsduring the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [e-mail].

JD Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, JD Power has international sites and JD Power uses resources located throughout the world. JD Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on JD Power’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within JD Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on JD Power’s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided JD Power with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are a California or United Kingdom resident, additional disclosures about the information we collect and how we use that information can be found by clicking here.

Why Join JD Power

JD Power powers auto-related decisions through proprietary data, advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and workflows that connect insight to action. Operating across North America, Europe, and Australia, we help customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.

As a virtual-first company, we offer flexible work arrangements, opportunities for learning and development, and a culture centered on the Values that guide how we work every day.

• We power our customers’ success. Everything we do is focused on helping customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.
• We are innovative, collaborative, and grounded in data. We combine advanced analytics with human expertise to deliver insight that holds up in the real world.
• We make things easy. We turn complexity into clarity so teams can act faster and with confidence.
• We get it done. We focus on execution, accountability, and results.
• We start with trust and prove it every day. Independence, integrity, and credibility are the foundation of our work.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

JD Power is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities or other protected needs under applicable local laws. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation request.

Data Privacy

JD Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, JD Power has international sites and JD Power uses resources located throughout the world. JD Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on JD Power’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary yourpersonal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within JD Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on JD Power’s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided JD Powerwith your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are a California or United Kingdom resident, additional disclosures about the information we collect and how we use that information can be found by clicking here.

Applications

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where employment is offered. JD Power does not provide employment sponsorship for this position.

This position is posted exclusively on https://www.jdpower.com/business/careers and select trusted job boards such as LinkedIn or Indeed. All official communication comes from email addresses ending in @jdpower.com or @jdpa.com. We will never ask for payment, equipment purchases, or upfront fees.We may take additional steps to verify candidate information to protect the integrity of our recruitment process.