Technical Solutions Architect, MOTORS & Cazoo
Salary not provided
Plus discretionary Bonus
AWS
TypeScript
GCP
JavaScript
Java
Kafka
Elasticsearch
Azure
Senior and Expert level
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
Plus discretionary Bonus
AWS
TypeScript
GCP
JavaScript
Java
Kafka
Elasticsearch
Azure
Senior and Expert level
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
- You’re proficient in the following technologies: Java 11-17, GCP (preferred, but alternatively AWS, Azure), Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, microservices, event-driven architecture, BFF
- You have a good understanding and knowledge of frontend technologies (ReactJS, NodeJS, Typescript, JavaScript) and how they fit into the greater ecosystem
- You’re proficient in how platform and infrastructure fit together, the flows of communication and the importance of various parts of the platform and architecture
- You’re proficient in managed cloud service providers, cloud native applications and cloud-based services
- You seek opportunities and are comfortable taking managed risks
- You’re future-oriented, creative and innovative
- You’re flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and direction
- You’re pro-active, seek to find direction and think critically to find solutions
- You understand the importance of communication and collaboration and incorporate it in your role as an architect
- You understand the forces that influence and shape the behaviors of systems
- You think about the bigger picture but don’t lose sight of the method and implementation
What the job involves
- Reports to: CTO / Director of Technology, Gumtree
- As an Architect, you will play a crucial role in providing technical guidance and support with technical input and technical design toward strategic goals
- Overall, the Solutions Architect is not just a technical expert but a strategic enabler, contributing significantly to the company's mission of making buying and selling safer, simpler, and more enjoyable
- You’ll be providing technical guidance and support to ~60 staff across 6 teams
- You’ll be supporting the leadership and business with technical input and technical design toward strategic goals
- You’ll help set the technical direction, target architecture, define technologies to use and explain how they fit into the greater plan
- You’ll participate in role - /team- /department-wide conversations and presentations to share knowledge and technical details
- Be a technical leader across all teams, providing support with technical designs, preparation and planning and when needed be hands-on, pairing with engineers when it makes sense
- Bring about change through influence, coaching, mentoring and presenting to influence change and change by influence
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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