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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** AutoNation
- **Location:** Rye, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, JSON, OAuth, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Platforms, Java Application Server, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7439e44dae352ff

## About the Role

* Two or more years of relevant software-development experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
 * Hands-on Java experience with multi-tier or microservices applications.
 * Experience with REST, JSON, OAuth, SQL, relational databases, and data modeling.
 * Understanding of requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and application support.
 * Ability to develop from specifications, test and troubleshoot your work, and solve problems with limited guidance.
 * Strong communication, collaboration, work-planning, and issue-escalation skills.

Preferred Experience:

 * AWS or another major cloud platform; automated testing; CI/CD; observability; application security; or modern DevOps practices.
 * Agile or another structured software-delivery methodology.
 * AI-assisted software-engineering tools and methodologies, or an interest in learning them responsibly.
 * Ecommerce, retail, automotive, financial services, or consumer-facing digital platforms.

## Description

AutoNation is seeking a Software Engineer to build and improve digital platforms used by our customers, Associates, and business operations nationwide. You will develop Java applications and services, collaborate with product and engineering partners, test and troubleshoot your work, and contribute across the full software-development lifecycle., * Build and integrate REST APIs using JSON and OAuth, and work with SQL, relational databases, and data models.

 * Partner with business analysts, product partners, project managers, quality engineering, and other developers to clarify requirements and deliver practical solutions.
 * Participate in technical design, estimate your work, communicate progress and risks, and take ownership of assigned deliverables.
 * Write automated tests, review code, troubleshoot application issues, and create clear technical and operational documentation.
 * Share knowledge, support teammates, and grow your understanding of the applications, architecture, and business processes your team supports.
 * Use AI-assisted development practices responsibly across requirements, design, coding, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and code review.


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