Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

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!

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 member.
• Design and implement core components of the data platform (e.g., data lake, streaming infrastructure, DaaS, catalog), emphasizing scalability, reliability, and observability.
• Balance hands-on delivery with architectural foresight, contributing to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen the platform.
• Partner with data and engineering stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective, efficient solutions for data acquisition, transformation, and integration.
• Write unit and integration tests, validating software against acceptance criteria to ensure platform reliability.
• Apply and promote team standards for coding, documentation, and testing, ensuring maintainable and high-quality engineering practices.
• Conduct impact analysis to identify dependencies and assess potential risks of changes across applications and services.
• Develop a strong understanding of platform use cases and business processes to align technical solutions with organizational needs.
• Experiment with new tools and approaches, validate assumptions, and recommend solutions that improve the platform's capabilities.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback and communicating changes effectively.
• Document platform components and designs, ensuring projects are maintainable and understandable by others.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, proposing effective solutions to restore platform stability.
• Contribute to sprint commitments and actively engage in Agile practices, including retrospectives and process improvements.
• Engage in continuous learning, deepening knowledge of modern data platform technologies, distributed systems, and engineering best practices.

Competencies : The following items detail how you will be successful in this role.

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Target Compensation : A competitive base salary range from $130,047 - $190,735. 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.

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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.

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