Senior Software Architect - CDK

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.

This is an architect role that will be responsible for driving technical vision and strategy for CDK Dealer Management System and Payments platform.

What will you do:

• Partner with technologists and enterprise architects across all CDK to align with CDK architecture strategy.
• Develop and share north star technical vision for domain that they are accountable for
• Influence long term technical vision and strategy for CDK products.
• Advocate for designing software that is scalable, resilient, maintainable, and stable.
• Influence software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes and testing.
• Lead collaboration with key stakeholders and contributes subject matter expertise to develop unique solutions to complex issues.
• Keep abreast of broad industry trends and develops methods for implementing them in our environment.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years as Software Architect
• Extensive experience in software development, including hands-on experience with various programming languages, frameworks, database technologies.
• Proven experience in designing and building cloud native distributed applications on cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Extensive Experience with relational and non-relational database (MongoDB, Cassandra, or similar NoSQL solutions)
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to organize and articulate complex solutions clearly to technology and business executives.

Compensation: $185,000 - $235,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to

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.