Cox Enterprises

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Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Engineering / Product Development Job Profile Lead Software Engineer Management Level Manager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region Travel % No Work Shift Day Compensation Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Job Description Why this role Cox Automotive’s DMS+ program is modernizing dealer operations on a cloud-first, API-driven platform. We’re looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to lead engineering for our ERP integrations and applications in our ERP solution—spanning Parts, Customer, and Service domains. You’ll guide architecture and delivery of high-throughput, multi-tenant services that connect NW ERP to our DMS+ ecosystem through the ERP Mediator framework, CIP Storefront, and the DMS+ 3PP Common Gateway. What you’ll do Technical leadership & architecture Own end-to-end design and implementation of ERP services in NW for Parts, Customer, and Service workflows. Define standards for tenant routing, orchestration, payload mapping, and error handling within the ERP Mediator framework. Feature delivery Lead engineers through discovery, design reviews, and implementation for features like Parts pricing, Customer workflows, and Service scheduling. Data movement Oversee NW→DMS+ data strategies, ensuring throughput and stability. Quality & change management Establish robust testing strategies and partner with Release Management for ERP updates. Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Architecture, QA, and Support to deliver outcomes. How you’ll work Lead by example with code, design docs, and mentoring. Partner across functions to deliver features end-to-end. Success in 6 months Delivered at least one NW ERP feature in Parts, Customer, or Service to production. Stabilized NW→DMS+ data flows and documented upgrade/runbooks. Established engineering standards for ERP Mediator integrations. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of experience in a related field, OR master’s degree and 4+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, OR 18 years of directly relevant experience. 6+ years of software engineering experience; 3+ years in a lead role. Strong backend engineering and database design. Hands-on ERP experience—preferably Nextworld—with logic blocks and data modeling. Expertise in multi-tenant routing, orchestration, and secure service-to-service auth. Familiarity with ERP and low/no code platforms. Preferred: Nextworld ERP certifications/experience and DMS domain experience in Parts, Customer, and Service. Drug Testing To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited. Benefits The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave. About Us Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits 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. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s 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. Application Deadline: 12/06/2025 Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.