Cox Automotive's DMS+ program is modernizing dealer operations on a cloud-first, API-driven platform. We're looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to lead engineering for our ERP integrations and applications in our ERP solution-spanning Parts, Customer, and Service domains. You'll guide architecture and delivery of high-throughput, multi-tenant services that connect NW ERP to our DMS+ ecosystem through the ERP Mediator framework, CIP Storefront, and the DMS+ 3PP Common Gateway.
What you'll do
- Technical leadership & architecture Own end-to-end design and implementation of ERP services in NW for Parts, Customer, and Service workflows. Define standards for tenant routing, orchestration, payload mapping, and error handling within the ERP Mediator framework.
- Feature delivery Lead engineers through discovery, design reviews, and implementation for features like Parts pricing, Customer workflows, and Service scheduling.
- Data movement Oversee NW→DMS+ data strategies, ensuring throughput and stability.
- Quality & change management Establish robust testing strategies and partner with Release Management for ERP updates.
- Collaboration Work closely with Product Owners, Architecture, QA, and Support to deliver outcomes.
How you'll work
- Lead by example with code, design docs, and mentoring.
- Partner across functions to deliver features end-to-end.
Success in 6 months
- Delivered at least one NW ERP feature in Parts, Customer, or Service to production.
- Stabilized NW→DMS+ data flows and documented upgrade/runbooks.
- Established engineering standards for ERP Mediator integrations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of experience in a related field, OR master's degree and 4+ years of experience, OR Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, OR 18 years of directly relevant experience.
- 6+ years of software engineering experience; 3+ years in a lead role.
- Strong backend engineering and database design.
- Hands-on ERP experience-preferably Nextworld-with logic blocks and data modeling.
- Expertise in multi-tenant routing, orchestration, and secure service-to-service auth.
- Familiarity with ERP and low/no code platforms.
- Preferred: Nextworld ERP certifications/experience and DMS domain experience in Parts, Customer, and Service.
USD 119,600.00 - 199,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Application Deadline: 12/06/2025
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.
Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.
As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.
Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
Gallery
Cox Enterprises Teams
Cox Enterprises Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Every person has different working styles and preferences — and we aim to empower teams to work where they are most comfortable. Some roles require in-person work, but for those that can be performed remotely, we offer flexibility.
