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*Primary Location: *11799 N College Ave, Carmel, IN, USA*Division: *Cox Automotive*Job Level: *Manager/Senior Manager*Travel: *No*Schedule: *Full-time*Shift: *Day Job*Requisition Number: * 202200518 VACCINE POLICY: WHERE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS U.S.-BASED JOB (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED).*Job Summary:*NextGear Capital, the Financial Solutions unit of Cox Automotive, is actively seeking a Manager, Software Engineering for our Floor Plan Management Engineering train in Carmel, Indiana.Are you an experienced technical leader, passionate about using your skills to solve business problems, build high-performing teams, and grow other technical leaders? If so, join us as we embark upon an exciting transformation journey using Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies and integrating with a new third-party loan management platform.As technical owner of current and future-state production systems and services, you will partner with the train Engineering Leader, Product Manager, Architect, and Software Engineering Director to define and communicate engineering vision, direction, and priority to your reporting teams. You and your teams will take part in the monitoring, support, and enhancement of our production applications while building out the next, cloud-native generation of our systems.As Software Engineering Manager, you will support your teams development and accomplishments by inspiring and coaching team members, planning and tracking results, identifying and removing roadblocks, communicating and mitigating risks, and championing change and innovation. You will foster a learning-based culture of continual improvement, keeping up to date on industry trends and ensuring that your teams continue to advance at their engineering craft. You will manage items such as hiring, professional development, and budget for your teams. *Key Responsibilities:** Lead and manage Software Engineers and Software Test Engineers on agile software development teams, in partnership with peer train Engineering Leader and Release Train Core (RTC) management team* Serve as technical system owner on assigned applications, services, and projects. Partner with other train leaders to ensure the health, security, and optimal functioning of these production systems* Build trust with team, peers, and stakeholders. Foster an open, safe, and enjoyable environment that balances fun and learning with collaboration, productivity, and business value* Develop team and team members through coaching, timely and constructive feedback, and professional development planning and monitoring. Perform HR manager responsibilities such as performance and budget management.* Plan, drive, and track results. Prepare or gather estimates, forecasts, backlog items, roadmaps, and execution and rollback plans. Monitor quality, defect metrics, and schedule* Demonstrate Software Engineering knowledge and competency (including within technical, quality, and Agile SDLC domains). Participate in creating and implementing Software Engineering standards and guidelines for train and organization* Promptly present issues, risks, and their business impact to management with proposed mitigation. Actively identify and remove impediments to team success regardless of where they originate* Inspire the train and teams to strive for innovation, efficiency, and continual improvement of team dynamics, processes, quality, and our engineering craft Qualifications: * 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline* Demonstrated leadership and coaching/mentoring skills, with at least 1 year experience in a lead role.* Ability to create clear goals and foster accountability/ownership* Ability to see and communicate a broader vision while understanding the relevant technical details* Ability to diagnose and creatively resolve problems, respectfully challenging conventional ways of working when necessary* Solid knowledge of Software Engineering and relevant experience with technologies including Java, Spring, JavaScript, SQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS. React and Typescript knowledge a plus* Knowledge of Windows server infrastructure, C#, and Microsoft technologies also a plus* Experience working in Agile environments with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and technology such as Jenkins* Highly self-motivated and customer-focused individual with effective communication and facilitation skills* Experience using Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and Rally preferred Who We Are*About Cox Automotive*Theres nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto. *About Cox *We are the Cox family of businesses. Weve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions - Cox Communications and Cox Automotive - are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. Were also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. Were looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope youll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, [visit our benefits page]( is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. 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