Graduate Software Developer

Auto Trader; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK automotive marketplace is seeking a Graduate Software Developer to kickstart their career through a comprehensive training program. The role offers collaboration with experienced teams and exposure to various software development methodologies. Candidates should possess a genuine passion for coding and a curious mindset. This position includes competitive benefits, including a salary of £30,000 plus shares, flexible working, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Benefits

Salary of £30,000 with 10% shares annually

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Comprehensive private medical cover

24/7 online GP and dentist

Qualifications

• Graduate with a passion for coding and technology.
• Experience in personal projects or hackathons.
• Eager to learn and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with technical teams and participate in projects.
• Attend code reviews and stand-ups for continuous learning.
• Develop specific skills for the software development role.

Skills

Genuine passion for software development

Curious and adaptable mindset

Collaboration

Education

Degree in any discipline or Level 6 qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Graduate Software Developer, you'll work closely with Technical, Product, and Delivery Leads, as well as UX Designers, Testers, Data Analysts, and Developers at all levels. You'll be part of a highly collaborative team, taking part in pairing, code reviews, and regular stand-ups, all designed to help you learn, grow, and build confidence in your skills.

You'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies, languages and methodologies, including Agile, XP, Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD). These interactions will give you a strong foundation for your career in software development, while being part of an environment that encourages learning and innovation.

To get a feel for our tech community, take a look at our Engineering blog and explore our tech stack.

Who we're looking for

• A graduate in any degree discipline (or holding a Level 6 qualification) with a genuine passion for software development, coding, and technology.
• Someone who has built on their studies through personal projects, hackathons, or other coding experiences.
• A curious, adaptable mindset; we are a digital business that evolves quickly, so being open to change is key.
• Someone who values collaboration, is eager to learn from others, and embraces opportunities to develop.
• You don't need to be a car enthusiast to join Autotrader; what matters most is your passion for technology and problem-solving.

About Autotrader

We are the UK's leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for, but we're also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans.

Autotrader values people and diversity, and we work better together. We are a place to work that is beautiful, surprising and vibrant. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.

About the Job

Our Graduate programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to really kick start your career. In this permanent role your journey starts in our academy foundation where alongside other graduates from across our communities, you will be learning about our company, culture, industry, customers, how we work, how you work and so much more. You will then focus on developing the knowledge and skills for your specific role, whilst working on practical projects with your cohort, supported by mentors, your dedicated line manager, your team as well as the Early Careers team. For full details, visit our early careers blog here and our dedicated early careers page here.

Benefits and more

• Salary of £30,000 plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares.
• 28 days holiday per year, in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions.
• Comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and more.
• 24/7 online GP and dentist, plus specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and related support.
• Hybrid model, Connected Working, with two fixed weekly office days for team collaboration and one additional day for work-life balance.
• Remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter, allowing remote work anywhere in the UK and in some locations abroad.