Mid-Level Front End Developer, Oodle Car Finance
Salary not provided
+ Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
React
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
TypeScript
GCP
JavaScript
GraphQL
Java
Node.js
Terraform
Jenkins
Azure
Cypress
Flow
Apollo
Jest
Data Flow
Spring
RxJavaScript
Git
Playwright
Mid and Senior level
Manchester
1-3 days a week in office
Motor finance company
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Motor finance company
201-500 employees
FintechB2CCarsPersonal financeLendingFinancial ServiceseCommerce
Be an early applicant
Salary not provided
+ Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
React
AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
TypeScript
GCP
JavaScript
GraphQL
Java
Node.js
Terraform
Jenkins
Azure
Cypress
Flow
Apollo
Jest
Data Flow
Spring
RxJavaScript
Git
Playwright
Mid and Senior level
Manchester
1-3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
FintechB2CCarsPersonal financeLendingFinancial ServiceseCommerce
Company mission
Our mission is to empower our customers. Delivering simple experiences, straightforward lending products, and compassionate support. We aim to instil confidence from the application to the final payment - and beyond.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking a Mid-Level Frontend Developer who is passionate about building responsive, maintainable, and efficient user interfaces that integrate with Java-based backends
- We’re looking for someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and collaboration abilities, a passion for clean code, design systems, and continuous learning, and who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment
- 3–5 years of professional experience in frontend development
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and TypeScript
- Experience with GraphQL (Apollo Client or similar)
- Familiarity with Node.js and Express for frontend build tools or middleware
- Understanding of reactive programming concepts and RxJS (preferred)
- Experience integrating with backend microservices and reactive APIs (e.g. RSocket)
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and pre-processors like SASS/LESS
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
- Basic knowledge of Terraform (infrastructure as code) and Helm (deployment strategy)
- Experience with version control (Git) and Agile development practices
- Strong understanding of frontend testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright)
Desirable
- Experience building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
- Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of performance monitoring tools and best practices
- Basic knowledge of Java and Spring Boot concepts for backend collaboration
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
What the job involves
- You’ll work with a modern stack — React, GraphQL, Node.js/Express, and TypeScript — to deliver robust web applications. You’ll also collaborate closely with backend, DevOps, and product teams to ensure smooth CI/CD and deployment processes
- Join a team working with a modern, cloud-native Java and reactive tech stack. Collaborate with talented engineers using React, GraphQL, TypeScript, Node.js, and DevOps tooling
- You’ll have the opportunity to shape architecture and deployment strategies with Terraform and Helm, while enjoying competitive compensation, great benefits, and strong opportunities for professional growth
- Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React and TypeScript
- Integrate with GraphQL and RESTful APIs built on Java and reactive frameworks
- Build and maintain Node.js/Express middleware or tooling where needed to support frontend delivery
- Implement reactive UI patterns using libraries such as RxJS
- Collaborate with backend teams to optimize data flow and API contracts
- Write clean, modular, and testable code with consistent adherence to standards
- Work with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins) for automated builds, tests, and deployments
- Contribute to frontend build processes and infrastructure-as-code practices (Terraform, Helm)
- Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and product design discussions
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility, accessibility (WCAG), and performance optimization
Application process
- Preliminary Interview (30 mins)
- Face to Face Interview (1 hr)
- Stakeholder Interview (45 mins)
Our take
Oodle was founded in order to simplify car buying and ownership by providing an easy and transparent way of supplying buyers with car finance to facilitate a seamless and enjoyable customer experience.
It aims to revolutionise how people buy cars by prioritising customer needs and utilising modern technologies to update the used car market. Oodle primarily supplies loans to customers and puts them in contact with the UK's best-rated car dealers in a rapid digital procedure.
This customer-first, fully integrated digital retail experience is backed by powerful algorithms, their proprietary loan technology, machine learning, and Big Data infrastructure.
Oodle now has branches in Oxford, Manchester, and London, acquiring Carsnip in December 2018 to become their go-to car search engine provider.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Strong hiring activity
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2017
$79m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $79m
Company benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 28 days after 3 years service.
- Private Medical - with reward schemes paid for you and your family.
- Health cash plan - for employee's and children to claim money back for dental, optical, etc
- Pension (5% Employer 4% Employee Contribution)
- Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary - benefit funded by Oodle
- Free breakfast, drinks and fruit in the office – you can help yourself to cereals, toast, fizzy drinks and lots of fruit
- Employee discounts – discounts you can access anywhere, anytime for all major shops.
- Oodle Academy - Learning and development opportunities
- 1 day volunteer day per year – an opportunity to give back to the community each year
- Mental health care – 6 free counselling sessions via our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Paid sick leave – enhanced company sick pay (6 weeks full pay)
- Mentoring Program
- Enhanced family leave – We offer up to 4 weeks’ paternity leave on full pay and 26 weeks’ maternity leave on full pay
Company values
- Think Customer: they're at the heart of everything we do
- Everyone’s a Builder: we’re in this together and we win as a team
- Embrace being Human: empathy and diversity make us stronger together
- Strive for Awesome: it's awesome when we do better every day
- Bravely Honest: we're honest with ourselves and everyone else
Company HQ
Manchester, UK
Articles
Leadership
Richard Gaskin
(CEO)Previously the COO of Ocorian. Prior tot that, they spent 7 years as the CEO at GE Capital.
Jonathan Clayton
(Founder & Director)Previously Managing Partner at Venn Partners, Managing Director at Credit Suisse and AIG Financial Products.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Oodle Car Finance
Heidi Physick (Chief People Officer)
- At Oodle, we don’t just finance cars – we finance people. We know that everyone is unique, shaped by their own circumstances, experiences, and moments in life. This belief in individuality applies not just to our customers, but to our employees too. That’s why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) matter so much to us – because embracing what makes us different is how we thrive together.
- Oodle is built on a shared set of beliefs, values, and behaviours that guide how we act and treat one another. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of our culture because we know it’s not just good for business – it’s simply the right thing to do. We celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of every team member and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. A culture built on diversity and inclusion helps us grow as a team and better serve our customers.
- Why it matters We believe that diverse teams perform better and that an inclusive workplace leads to happier, more engaged employees. By embedding DEI into every aspect of what we do, we’re not just building a stronger company – we’re making a positive, lasting impact on our industry. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, but we’re just getting started. At Oodle, we’re committed to learning, growing, and leading by example, ensuring that everyone – inside and outside our organisation – feels empowered, included, and valued.
- We have DEI networks meeting monthly, covering Gender, REACH Network (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), LGBTQIA+ Network, Neurodiversity and Mental Health Network. Each group has at least one Executive Committee member involved.
- Our DEI networks are actively working towards our strategic goals, from implementing inclusive hiring practices to organising events, workshops, and campaigns that educate, inspire, and celebrate diversity.
- We run mandatory DEI training every year and for all new starters, and have a number related webinars available in our Oodle Academy.
- Launched Oodlechat Podcast series, where we share insightful discussions on key topics around DEI.
- Partners with ENEI, 30% Automotive Club, Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter.
- Participants of 10,000 Black Intern programme.
- First ever Trailblazer Partner for the Women & Diversity in Credit Awards.
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