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Candidates must reside within commuting distance of this office.\nAbout Us: \nCDK 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.\nWe are hiring an Associate Software Engineer to join the FixedOps Engineering team at CDK. The ideal candidate should have 0-3 years of experience and possess a strong foundation in software development, problem-solving, and modern engineering practices.\nResponsibilities & Essential Functions:\nRequires working knowledge and experience within own function/specialty area \nBuilds professional expertise, including knowledge of the domain, processes, customers etc. \nSolves variety of problems of moderate scope and within own area \nAnalyzes possible solutions using technical expertise and independent judgment, but typically within defined practices and procedures \nGuided by objectives of project or ongoing assignments \nPlans own work priorities on a regular basis without guidance of management \nShares skills and knowledge with others while building working relationships \nMay participate in on-call rotations and emergency response activities to support production systems and maintain platform reliability. \nFollow all CDK Global policies and procedures \nComplete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements \nMeet or exceed all performance expectations \nRequired Job Skills & Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field and 0-2 years of experience\nDeep knowledge ofC#, .NET framework,SQL, Postgres, Deployment Pipelines, Github, Stash, Release Process, AI Development, AI tools like Claude, Copilot etc.\nAbility to document, track and monitor problems/issue to a timely resolution \nSelf- motivated and Collaborative problem-solving ability \nAbility to work independently/in a team environment \nProficiency with Microsoft Office \nPreferred Technical Skills:\nCore Development Skills\nStrong knowledge of C# and .NET Framework\nGood understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts\nExperience or strong understanding of Web APIs\nUnderstanding of Microservices architecture and development\nBackend & Database\nExperience working with SQL databases\nKnowledge of PostgreSQL\nGood understanding of database concepts, queries, and data handling\nAI & Modern Development Tools\nExposure to AI-assisted software development\nHands-on experience with AI coding/productivity tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools\nAbility and willingness to leverage AI tools effectively as part of the development workflow\nDevOps / Source Control\nGood understanding of deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes\nHands-on experience with Git/Stash repositories\nFamiliarity with creating branches, raising Pull Requests (PRs), code reviews, merging changes, and deployments\nUnderstanding of standard software development and release processes\nFront-End Development\nWorking knowledge of React\nGood understanding of JavaScript\nAbility to work across both backend and frontend components when required\nPreferred Qualifications:\nWe are looking for someone who is:\nA new-graduate who recently completed a Computer Science or related degree with strong academic performance\nEnergetic, proactive, and self-motivated\nA go-getter who takes ownership and follows through on tasks\nComfortable taking on new challenges and learning new technologies\nA strong team player with excellent communication skills\nCurious and willing to continuously learn and improve\nAble to work effectively in a fast-paced development environment\nHas excellent logical reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills\nHas a strong understanding of algorithms and data structures\nHas a good ability to analyze problems and develop efficient solutions\nOverall Candidate Profile\nThe ideal candidate will be a technically strong early-career software engineer with a willingness to learn, strong problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and an interest in working across backend, frontend, AI-assisted development, and modern software engineering practices.\nSalary Range: $85,000 - 95,000\n*Non-discrimination clause\nThe 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.\nCDK retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as needed.\nInternal Mobility: CDK employees who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply for internal opportunities regardless of their current work location. Certain roles, such as Sales or field-based positions, may have specific geographic requirements. Please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner aligned to this requisition with questions regarding location requirements for this opportunity.\nCDK 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:\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\n401K Matching Program\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nAt 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.\nCDK 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.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.\nThe 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. 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