Software Engineer (SDE III) (multiple openings)

carwow; España; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking passionate software developers to join their team. As part of a technology-driven environment, you'll work on innovative solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enjoy a clear career progression. The role emphasizes autonomy and support, with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Matched pension contributions

Share options

Private healthcare and eyecare vouchers

Life assurance

Monthly mental wellbeing coaching

Enhanced holiday package

28 days annual leave

Work from abroad for a month

Learning and development budget

Formación

• Approximately 3+ years in software development.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Experience working in distributed, cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Address real-world problems through innovative solutions.
• Release code into production multiple times daily.
• Contribute to building a platform shaping the future of car buying.

Conocimientos

Self-motivated

Proactive

Effective Communication

Eagerness to Learn

Herramientas

Ruby on Rails

Git

JavaScript

Heroku

Kafka

Descripción del empleo

Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That’s why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing, designed to reach drivers everywhere with our portfolio of automotive brands including Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric, and Car Buyer.

What started as a simple reviews site has grown into one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe, with over 10 million customers helping them buy and sell cars since inception. Last year, we grew over 50%, with nearly £3 billion worth of cars bought on our platform, and a significant number of cars listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.

In 2024, we acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. We now boast one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over a billion annual views, sell millions of copies of our magazines, and reach over 350 million web content viewers annually.

WHY JOIN US?

We are winners of the prestigious Culture 100 award, recognizing the most loved and happiest tech companies to work for! We recently raised $52 million in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, to accelerate our growth.

As pioneers, we’re always exploring new territories and fostering positive change. Our work involves building new experiences, launching new titles, and listening to drivers. Being part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as disruptors, and embracing failure as a learning opportunity.

Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain, and Portugal is revolutionizing car-changing. We are expanding rapidly across our brands and countries, and we invite you to join us!

THE ROLE

Our mission is to create a technology-driven company where we are empowered to solve complex problems and scale our products. We are hiring passionate software developers who enjoy developing simple solutions for complex challenges. Successful candidates will work in a full-stack capacity.

Our tech stack includes Ruby on Rails with PostgreSQL, hosted on Heroku, and we use Terraform for infrastructure management. We encourage team involvement in deployment and production operations.

You will be supported by an Engineering Manager dedicated to your career growth and ensuring your team operates efficiently through continuous improvement. We offer a clear career progression framework, and your managers will work with you to ensure your satisfaction, fulfillment, and optimal contribution.

Software engineers at Carwow work within cross-functional teams comprising Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Data Analysts. You will collaborate closely with your Product Manager and Tech Lead on feature development, code reviews, mentoring, operational excellence, and knowledge sharing across the engineering organization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Address real-world problems through innovative solutions.
• Release code into production multiple times daily, observing continuous deployment.
• Contribute to building a platform shaping the future of car buying.
• Engage in a curious, goal-driven environment focused on improvement.
• Work with autonomy and support, fostering your career development.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Please note: We value attitude, aptitude, and impact over strict experience, so if you feel aligned with the role, we encourage you to apply.

• Approximately 3+ years in software development.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and proactive.
• Ability to handle loosely defined tasks, communicate effectively, and break down work.
• Experience with TDD, Kafka, Git, JavaScript, Heroku, HotWire (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience working in distributed, cross-functional teams.
• Write maintainable code with good documentation and testing.
• Eagerness to learn, share knowledge, and collaborate closely with others.

We support your learning journey in technologies and tools you are unfamiliar with. If unsure, please apply.

Application steps:

1. Talent Screen
2. Hiring Manager and Culture Interview
3. Technical Pairing Interview

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary
• Matched pension contributions
• Share options
• Private healthcare and eyecare vouchers
• Life assurance
• Monthly mental wellbeing coaching
• Enhanced holiday package and bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave, with additional days for anniversaries and special occasions
• Option to buy extra holiday days
• Work from abroad for a month
• Inclusive parental and fertility policies
• Childcare support and discounts
• Latest tech equipment
• Home office allowance
• Learning and development budget
• Social events and team activities
• Referral bonuses

Diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and our hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential.