Trainee Federal Java Developer Jobs in Canton, GA

Cox Automotive seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer in Atlanta, GA. The role is ideal for a curious, adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working across the stack, and is excited to explore emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to help drive our next‑generation core products. As a senior team member, you will drive technical excellence, mentor junior engineers, and champion best practices in cloud‑native, DevOps‑focused software engineering.

Base salary $101,500 – $169,100 plus incentive program. Compensation may vary within the anticipated range based on location and candidate qualifications.

• Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable software solutions that meet user story requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Support functional testing efforts for applications, modules, or new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Break down epics and stories into technical tasks and provide accurate estimates.
• Build expertise in the applications, systems, and services you support.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within a cross‑functional team.
• Effectively document work and share knowledge with the team.
• Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (cost, performance, security) within AWS.
• Enhance infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to improve performance, security, and deployment cycles.
• Stay current on new tools, technologies, and trends relevant to your technical domain.
• Explore and incorporate AI capabilities to improve code quality, deployment processes, and innovation within our engineering practice.
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level engineers through technical guidance and peer programming.

• Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical mentorship on design patterns, code quality, and career growth.
• Ownership & Initiative: Take full ownership of features or systems; proactively identify and solve problems.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with advancements in cloud computing, DevOps, AI, and software best practices.
• Adaptability: Thrive in dynamic environments and pivot easily when priorities shift.
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Decision‑Making: Influence architectural decisions and contribute to the long‑term technical strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 4+ years experience in a related field, OR master’s degree with 2+ years experience, OR Ph.D. with up to 1 year experience, OR 8+ years directly relevant experience.
• 4+ years experience designing and developing web applications.
• 4+ years experience building and deploying applications in an AWS cloud environment.
• 4+ years proficiency in Python, Java, or React.js.
• 4+ years experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to open–source projects or communities.

• Experience or familiarity with mobile development using Dart and the Flutter framework.
• AWS certifications (Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps) highly preferred.
• Experience working with AI technologies or strong curiosity to incorporate AI into development.
• Experience leading or contributing significantly to large‑scale technical projects.

Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, Bash, Dart

Cloud & DevOps: AWS Lambda, EC2, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, CodeBuild, Docker, Git

Databases: DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Oracle

Tools & Practices: Kibana, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), DevOps, CI/CD, Serverless architecture, AI integration

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre‑employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre‑employment drug test for marijuana for this position. We are a drug‑free workplace; possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property, or in company vehicles is prohibited.

• Flexible vacation and work arrangement.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for self or family.
• Additional paid time off: bereavement leave, voting leave, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship.

EEO, including disability/vets.