Senior Software Engineer, Deal Central GA

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company with local and national workplace recognition in multiple categories! Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members who share a drive to succeed as professionals and together as a company. A great product, amazing people and our stable financial history have made us one of the largest used car finance companies nationally.Our Engineering and Analytics Team Members utilize the latest technology to develop, monitor, and maintain complex practices that help optimize our success.  Our Team Members value being challenged, are encouraged to express their ideas, and have the flexibility to enjoy work life balance.  We build intrinsic value by partnering with all functions of our business to support their success and make strategic business decisions.  We focus on professional development and continuous improvement while enjoying a casual work environment and Great Place to Work culture!We are seeking a highly driven and innovative Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end solutions, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional results. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement.Outcomes and Activities:This position will work from home; occasional planned travel to an assigned Southfield, Michigan office location may be required.  However, this position is permitted to work at a Southfield, Michigan office location if requested by the team memberDesign and develop software and improve existing code to make it more efficient to detect bugs in the codeWrite unit-tests and validate your software against acceptance criteriaAuthor, apply and advocate for team coding, documenting and testing standardsConduct impact analysis to proactively identify impact of a change across multiple applicationsLearn the business process domain to better support the businessExperiment and test ideas, validate assumptions against needs, reach conclusions and recommend solutionsLead code reviews and communicate application changesDocument code and projects so others can easily understand, maintain and supportDebug the problems which arise in production and propose effective solutions within the application and across multiple applicationsRead, write and review design documentsContribute to team's sprint commitments and actively participate in our Agile practicesLead continuous learning activities to improve design and code quality as well as to increase application domain knowledgeParticipate in the talent selection processGuide and review the code, designs and documentation of less experienced software engineersCompetencies: The following items detail how you will be successful in this roleCustomer Empathy: Customer Empathy is the ability to understand the perspectives, pain points, and experiences of customers. It involves actively putting oneself in the customer's shoes, comprehending their needs and challenges, and using that understanding to provide a better, more customer-centric experience.Engineering Excellence: Engineering Excellence is about bringing great craftsmanship and thought leadership to deliver an outstanding product that delights customers and solves for the business. This involves the pursuit and achievement of high standards, best practices, innovation, and superior solutions.One Team: A One Team mindset refers to a collaborative approach across the organization, where individuals work together seamlessly, without boundaries, as a single, cohesive team. Shared goals, open communication and mutual support create a sense of collective purpose. This enables teams to navigate challenges and pursue shared objectives more effectively.Owner's Mindset: Owner's Mindset involves adopting a set of behaviors that reflect a sense of responsibility, accountability, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to managing your domain. As an owner, you understand the business and your domain(s) deeply and solve for the right outcome for the domain(s) and the business.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field of study; or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5 years of software engineering experience or comparable depth of experienceStrong understanding and use of one or more object-oriented programming languages and design patterns. 4+ years of recent enterprise Java 8+ development of highly loaded cloud servicesStrong proficiency in software engineering principles, microservice architecture, code and system design patterns.Strong understanding and use of one or more object-oriented programming languages and design patternsPractical experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including AgileSCRUM and WaterfallAbility to write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and advocate your design in front of senior membersPractical experience in data modeling, design and messagingExperience working on mission-critical enterprise class applicationsDemonstrated ability to coach and mentor less experienced team membersWillingness to participate in an on-call rotationPreferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Computer Science or related field10+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading cross-functional teams and driving technical initiativesExperience transitioning from monolithicSOA systems to scalable, resilient microservicesExpertise in API design, optimization, and security for high-throughput, low-latency environmentsExtensive experience with Java and GraalVM frameworks (e.g., Quarkus, Micronaut), along with proficiency in additional languages like Golang, Kotlin, C++, or Rust for developing high-performance cloud-native servicesStrong database optimization skills and experience designing high-availability solutionsFamiliarity with AWS, DockerKubernetes, observability tools, and CICD pipelinesStrong communication skills, able to effectively advocate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Target Compensation: A competitive base salary range from $130,047 - $190,736.  This position is eligible for an annual variable cash bonus, between 7.5 - 15%. Final compensation within the range is influenced by many factors including role-specific skills, depth and experience level, industry background, relevant education and certifications.  Candidates who reside in the following major metropolitan areas may be eligible for a premium on top of the posted range based on their specific zone: San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego.  INDENGLP#zip#LI-RemoteBenefitsExcellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical dentalvision and many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work  Our Company Values:To be successful in this role, Team Members need to be:Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutionsRespectful by collaborating and actively listeningInsightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business and role specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness and making quality decisionsDirect by effectively communicating and conveying courageEarnest by taking accountability, applying feedback and effectively planning and priority settingExpectations:Remain compliant with our policies processes and legal guidelinesAll other duties as assignedAttendance as required by departmentAdvice!We understand that your career search may look different than others. Our hiring team wants to make sure that this would be a fit not just for us, but for you long term.  If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application! P.S.We have great details around our stats, success, history and more.  We're proud of our culture and are happy to share why - let's talk!Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all. As part of our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of the person's age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, or any other legally protected characteristic.California Residents: Please click here for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) notice regarding the personal information Credit Acceptance may collect from you.Play the video below to learn more about our Company culture.

Created: 2025-03-04