Entry Level Cloud Engineer-2

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?

As we continue to innovate and grow, we are looking for a Cloud engineer to contribute to the design and development of our microservice and data platform for Autonation’s Digital Marketplace. This Cloud Engineer will report to the Sr. Director of Engineering for Digital Marketplace.

· Help design & implement the Digital Marketplace backend system, building out a mesh of microservices and a data platform for telematics data

· Contribute to the build out the backend tech stack on AWS and Azure into a scalable platform for Digital Marketplace

· Work cross-functionally with the company's enterprise architects to ensure the Digital Marketplace is built cohesively with other digital solutions within AutoNation

· Stay up to date with best practices and implementations, including security and data privacy

· Support and help develop proper CI/CD pipelines, holding to an infrastructure-as-code, configuration-as-code, data-as code approach

· Implement best practices for an agile SDLC, including best practices and tools for linting and code coverage

· Connect business asks and technical requirements to ensure engineering is clear on what to build

· Help support production systems once the Digital Marketplace is live

Qualifications:

· BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 1+ or more years of experience in cloud application development

· High proficiency in Java and SpringBoot. Bonus: Kotlin or Node familiarity

· 1+ years developing applications on AWS and/or Azure. Certification is a plus

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Understanding of end-to-end design/development/delivery of enterprise software applications with highest quality/reliability through thorough unit/integration/system tests

· Must meet company’s requirements for employment

· Bonus: API Gateway, websockets, NoSQL and SQL databases, Kinesis or Kafka, Spark or Flink, CIAM solutions like Auth0

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching

• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits

• Exclusive RX Pet program offering discounts on medications

• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear

• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers

• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.