Senior Backend Engineer, MOTORS & Cazoo
Salary not provided
+ Bonus
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Scala
Java
Kafka
Elasticsearch
Terraform
Senior and Expert level
London
Remote from UK
Online used car marketplace
Job no longer available
Online used car marketplace
101-200 employees
B2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce
Job no longer available
Salary not provided
+ Bonus
Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Scala
Java
Kafka
Elasticsearch
Terraform
Senior and Expert level
London
Remote from UK
101-200 employees
B2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce
Company mission
To better connect buyers and sellers of vehicles and reduce consumer frustrations with the search process through smart, intuitive products.
Role
Who you are
- Over 8 years of dedicated full-time software development experience, or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the development of high-traffic systems
- Proficiency in designing and working with User/Messaging Moderation Systems
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing intricate integrations with third-party APIs, including familiarity with OpenAPI standards
- Extensive experience in Java 11+ development
- Proven track record in utilizing messaging-based services such as GCP Pub/Sub and Confluent Kafka
- Comprehensive understanding and application of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within collaborative, cross-functional, and dynamic work environments
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) practices, particularly in Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm Charts within a GCP ecosystem
- Skilled in establishing and enhancing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Knowledgeable in security practices including Threat Modelling, OWASP standards, GDPR compliance, SonarCloud analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Container scanning
- Possess strong analytical capabilities along with effective communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and leadership qualities
- Proficient in various software development methodologies
- Experience in decomposing monolithic architectures and adept at designing and constructing complex systems using message-oriented microservice architectures
- Familiarity with GCP Monitoring Dashboard and Alerting functionalities
Desirable
- Experience with Java 17
- Experience working with Infrastructure as Code technologies like Terraform
- Experience with SRE or similar infrastructure work
- Working knowledge of Scala
- Pact Contract Testing
- Knowledge on ElasticSearch
What the job involves
- We're looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our team
- In this role, you'll lead the charge on innovative projects, addressing various facets of the user experience, ranging from strategic ad placement to ensuring smooth communication through chat features
- You'll immerse yourself in refining our current application within a bustling, high-traffic environment, excelling in resolving intricate challenges and adeptly handling unexpected issues
- And that's just the beginning!
- You'll also play a pivotal role in nurturing, guiding, and empowering junior developers, all while leveraging state-of-the-art technology to drive innovation and cultivate ongoing development
- Collaborate, coach and mentor other engineers and team members
- Minimise technical risk and ensure a high-quality output
- Supervising and overseeing the technical aspects of projects
- Lead project analysis, design, implementations and commissioning phases, provide technical and functional recommendations
- Ensure all deliverables are thoroughly tested, includes test automation following the Test Pyramid concept, conduct system acceptance testing, verification and validation activities to promote rapid but high-quality development practices
- Lead system failure analysis and provide corrective actions
- Communicate with engineers across different functions and oversee delivery of a cross-platform project
- Works with PMs and DLs to prioritise Squad Technical Debt and Security Tickets within the SLAs
- Acts as a technical squad point of contact for cross-team work initiatives such as technical changes
- Reports to: Engineering Manager
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Used car marketplace MOTORS has had quite the journey, having been founded by a partnership between the Daily Mail and General Trust before its acquisition by Cox Automotive and, subsequently, Gumtree. Now, it’s an independent used car marketplace that hosts hundreds of thousands of used cars, as well as reviews, guides and advice.
With fifteen years of experience behind it, MOTORS has capitalised on its ownership journey to become the go-to used car marketplace for the UK. Operating within a challenging economy, MOTORS is in a strong position, even buying “household name” and competitor Cazoo, which went into administration in 2024. This suggests that MOTORS will continue to maintain its nation-leading position in the sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Discretionary Bonus or Commission based roles
- Pension Scheme - We more than match your commitment to the future, when you contribute 6% to your pension pot , we put in 9%, taking your total up to 15% of your base salary.
- Make an Impact Awards: Quarterly value-led awards with cash prizes and a £1,000 team experience on offer.
- Hybrid and UK Remote working depending on role
- Generous Family Friendly Leave: Maternity/Pregnant Parent Leave: 20 weeks at 100% pay,. Paternity/Non-birth Parent Leave: 12 weeks at 100% pay.
- Private Healthcare Insurance - High-level coverage for you, partners, and dependents—including pre-existing conditions.
- Private Dental insurance through Bupa - Level 2 coverage for cashback on preventative, restorative and emergency care.
- Online private GP service - 24/7 digital access via Help@Hand.
- Generous sick pay support - 13 weeks of sick pay, before going onto Long term Illness cover with Canada Life
- Life assurance policy (x4 Life Assurance)
- Social & Inclusion Calendar - packed with events
- Free food and beverage in our office locations
- 25 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) to start. We reward loyalty: +2 days after 2 years, plus an extra day for every year after (reaching a 30-day max).
- We offer 2 volunteer days a year so you can help out wherever matters to you.
- Specialist Support: Free counseling and menopause/fertility support via Peppy.
- Upskill Budget: Every manager has a dedicated budget for your specific role development.
- Leadership Track: Custom training programs designed for our current managers.
- Tech Choice: Your choice of a MacBook or Windows laptop.
- Perks@Work: Discounts at over 30,000 retailers and entertainment venues.
- Company Events: Annual Ignite Conference (past guests include Damien Hughes, Nick Fry, & Matthew Syed).
- Celebrations: Whether it’s our Summer bash or the annual festive party, we make sure we take the time to bring everyone together and celebrate in style.
- Automotive advocates: We provide tickets to the annual British Motor Show, giving our team a front-row seat to one of the biggest events in the UK car calendar.
- Pitchside Perks: We’re proud partners of Brentford FC, and we share the rewards with you. From tickets to Men’s and Women’s matches to the bucket-list opportunity to actually play on the pitch yourself, we bring you closer to the action.
Company HQ
Richmond, UK
Articles
Leadership
Barry Judge
(CEO)Former CEO & current Board Member at houza. They are also the former CEO of OLX, dubizzle, and dealglobber.com (which they Co-Founded).
People progressing
Head of Account Management.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at MOTORS & Cazoo
Rhys Shipman (Talent Acquisition Partner )
- Here at MOTORS & Cazoo, we’re striving to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment, a place where everyone can be celebrated for who they are, with equal opportunities for growth and career development.
- We understand that having diverse and inclusive teams fuels creativity and stronger performance. That’s why we’re committed to discovering new talent so that when you join us, you can be you! We know we’re not perfect, and true inclusion and belonging is a journey. As part of our commitment to create inclusion for all in 2023, listed below are a few of the things we’re up to. And that’s really just the start!
- Improve equitable hiring processes by removing bias from job applications
- Delivering training on Unconscious Bias, Culture And Identity Awareness, & Inclusive Leadership
- Celebrating diversity through our company-wide inclusion calendar
- Fostering Community Groups (ERGs) with investment for each group
- Continuing our People Ambassador Programme to have more representative voices involved in decision making
- Accelerating diverse talent through a mentoring programme
- Sponsorship to attend an external coaching programme to elevate women’s voices
- Partnering with charitable organisations to drive inclusion and belonging within wider communities
- Reviewing the accessibility of our workplace, practices and policies
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