Sr Software Engineer

Hybrid: The role requires a mix of days in CDK's Austin, TX office and can be worked remotely on the remaining days. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of this office.

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

A Sr. Software Engineer is a key contributor on complex projects and initiatives. The role will lead functional teams or projects with risks and/or complexity. In this role, the individual works independently with guidance only in complex situations. The role has an impact on a range of customer, operational, project or service objectives. In this role, the individual develops new concepts, methods and techniques. The role has a sizeable impact on the functional/business unit. Responsible to drive timely/quality delivery against business goals, while evangelizing and improving engineering excellence

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable ELT/ETL data pipelines using Python, Apache Spark, Snowflake, Databricks, and AWS services.
• Build and optimize data processing workflows to support enterprise analytics and data products.
• Load, transform, and process structured and semi-structured data in formats including JSON, Parquet, Avro, CSV, and other industry-standard formats.
• Develop robust data integration solutions from multiple internal and external source systems.
• Utilize AI-Assisted Development (AIAD) tools and practices to improve software development productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and delivery efficiency.
• Leverage AI-powered development capabilities to accelerate data pipeline development, troubleshooting, code reviews, and optimization activities while adhering to enterprise engineering standards.
• Implement data quality, monitoring, audit, reconciliation, and observability processes across data pipelines.
• Optimize Snowflake data models, storage, compute utilization, and query performance.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, Architects, Product Owners, and Business Stakeholders to deliver data solutions aligned with business goals.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for data engineering workloads.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to data engineering standards, best practices, and governance initiatives.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and production support activities.
• Participates in on‑call rotations and emergency response activities to support production systems and maintain platform reliability.
• Follow all CDK Global policies and procedures.
• Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements
• Meet or exceed all performance expectations.

Required Job Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field with at least 4 years of experience; OR in lieu of bachelor’s degree at least 12 years of related experience
• Strong experience with Snowflake architecture, development, performance tuning, and administration.
• Strong experience with Databricks for data processing and pipeline development.
  Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Experience developing data pipelines for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data sources.
• Expertise in Spark DataFrames, Spark SQL, and distributed computing concepts.
• Strong SQL development and query optimization skills.
• Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills.
• Self- motivated and Collaborative problem-solving ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with prioritization of duties
• Ability to work independently/in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Base Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

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 must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. CDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.