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Staff Engineer

  2025-07-05     CDK Global     Portland,OR  
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About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company's cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company's cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summary

SME within own functional/business unit. Lead contributor on multi-dimensional projects with significant and unique components. May lead functional teams and projects with complex resource requirements, risks and challenges. Works independently with guidance only in complex situations. Impacts the achievements of customer, operational, project or service objectives across work teams. Develops new concepts, methods, and techniques for cross functional initiatives. Significant impact on functional/business unit. Drive timely/quality delivery against business goals, while evangelizing and improving engineering excellence. Requires highly specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within own function/specialty and practical knowledge of other related areas. Leads cross-functional project teams.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Function

  • Solves a variety of highly complex and multifaceted problems within and/or across multiple areas
  • Uses sophisticated analytical thought and provides unique thought leadership in evaluating issues
  • Guided by long-term business unit goals and objectives
  • Determines objectives and approaches to projects across business unit
  • Mentors and provides specialized technical guidance to others within own function
  • Partners with functional leadership to influence priorities and objectives
  • Provides technical expertise to peers in other functions
  • Network with others in multiple functions

Qualifications

Preferred:

  • Programming and design experience with proven track record of delivering products in production.
  • Ability to lead design for complex project.
  • Ability to technically document software deliverables through use cases, design documents, and technical specifications
  • Proficient with test-driven development and web template technologies
  • Experience utilizing Agile and Scrum software development methodologies
  • Ability to document, track and monitor a problem/issue to a timely resolution
  • Ability to design components for scale, performance, and experience
  • Knowledge of operating systems
  • Collaborative problem-solving ability and self-motivated
  • Action-oriented and results-focused
  • Strong influencing skills; strong verbal and written communication skills along with prioritization of duties

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with at least 8 years of experience, or a Masters degree with at least 6 years of experience; OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree at least 10 years of experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS
  • Knowledge of SOLID principles, Unit Testing, and CICD

Base Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Software Development

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