The Technical Lead is responsible for the overall design, implementation and quality of the code the team produces across one or more projects. The Technical Lead partners with the IT leadership, architecture, and development staff to establish vision, strategy and road maps that align with business strategies and organizational priorities. The Technical Lead must collaborate with peers and leadership to leverage knowledge and solutions across the organization.
Organizational Relationships:The Technical Lead of Application Development is a position within a development group focused on building our core sales and CRM platform. The Technical Lead is accountable for daily status on tech design, development, and resource management.
The Technical Lead works with:
• Delivery leads to staff projects with associates, contractors, and/or third party teams,
• Project managers on a plan and estimates,
• Architecture and delivery leads on solution blueprints,
• QA and delivery leads on functional testing, integration testing, performance testing and to triage defects
• Service introduction on hand-off to application operations team
Job Responsibilities:
The Technical Lead of Application Development is a position within a development group focused onleading the delivery of best in class systems to support AutoNation’s business lines, across all channels. These include customer and associate facing applications built on AWS using Microservices Architecture and other AWS components that integrate with existing on-prem AutoNation systems and databases..
Qualifications:
·8+years experiencein java software development demonstratingincreasing levels of responsibility
·Experience leadinga team of 3 or more software developers
·Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
·Experience producing solution designs for large-scale, highly available, mission-critical systems.
·Proficient in designing, creating and consuming Web Services (REST, JSON, OAuth), multi-tieror microserviceapplications in Java and large scale database applications
·Strong experience in SQL and data modeling
·Demonstrate sound architecture skills and broad experience designing applications.
·Ability to communicate complex technical design concepts and translate into non-technical business solutions.
·Able to communicate well with all levels in the organization, and must be comfortable as a primary contact to internal and external customers.
·Excellent oral and written communicationskills
·Experience in Agile, Waterfall and other software development methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with developing within a Cloud environment with good knowledge of cloud infrastructure like AWS is a plus.
- Experience with ecommerce, retail, automotive, and financing is a plus
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.
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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.
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.
