Manager - software engineering

Join Team CARFAX as Manager Software Engineering

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.

As a Manager – Software Engineering, you will be part of the Product Engineering Team – the group that is responsible for focusing on how we use our products, services, content and data to better support our consumers and business partners. Our team uses Agile Development to harness innovative technologies to bring ideas to life.

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 4 days per week in our Columbia, MO office subject to change with future business needs.

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.

A typical day will have you:

• Build high-performing teams by providing clear goals and continuous feedback.
• Improve team and individual performance.
• Establish clear goals and objectives that align with Department Game Plans.
• Provide continuous feedback to engineers through regular 1-on-1 meetings.
• Coach teams to practice SDLC methodologies.
• Collaborate effectively with other technology teams, product managers, project managers, and UX team members.
• Work with non-technical stakeholders to analyze requirements and understand constraints, dependencies, and business needs.
• Define development guidelines and standards to be utilized in application development and integration.
• Manage and appropriately escalate delivery impediments, risks, issues, and changes tied to the engineering initiatives to the stakeholders.

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience leading software engineering teams using Agile methodology.
• Experience as a technical leader, with programming and architectural proficiency, and a track record of successfully delivering complex solutions.
• Background in building/designing scalable enterprise software.
• Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, software design patterns & architecture, operations, and software engineering.
• Proven track record of cross-functional project delivery.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to move seamlessly between conversing with engineers and leading presentations with non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate through a complex and matrixed internal environment.
• Experience with Product and Production support.
• Strong team player.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with architecture to support SEO and Site Speed.
• Built large-scale, common applications or services that enrich multiple products.
• Supported applications in multiple markets and time zones and languages (e.g. Canada).
• Experience with software development using AI Coding Toolsets (such as Co-Pilot, Claude Code) and AI SDLC Frameworks (such as AIDLC).

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
• 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.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Base Salary:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is CAD $114,000 to $164,000 annually. Final base salary will be determined based on geographical location, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:

Join a company that values your total wellbeing. Carfax offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in an industry-leading organization. Our benefit offerings can be found at: CARFAX Careers.