Junior Software Engineer

Motorpoint; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off every month

31 days holiday plus additional days off

Staff discount on cars

Healthcare

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

A leading omnichannel car retailer in the UK seeks a Junior Software Engineer to improve user experience on the company website. This hybrid role requires working in the Derby office at least three days a week. Applicants should have strong skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. The position is permanent, offering a competitive salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per annum and additional benefits including paid time off, discounts, and development courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and optimizing large-scale applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Logical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the car buying journey for customers.
• Collaborate in a hybrid work environment.
• Streamline customer-facing applications.

Skills

TypeScript / JavaScript

React / Next.js

CSS / Sass

Knowledge of version control software (Git / Azure DevOps)

Willingness to learn

Tools

.NET / C#

SQL Server

Rabbit MQ

Experience with cloud providers (AWS / Azure)

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

Junior Software Engineer

Motorpoint is the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer. We are hiring a Junior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team and help improve the user experience on our website.

Location & Work Model

Hybrid role: remote work with regular collaboration in our Derby office at least three days per week. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Contract & Working Hours

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum.

What You'll Do

As a software engineer on the Motorpoint.co.uk website, you will streamline and enhance the car buying journey for customers, writing and optimising large‑scale, customer‑facing applications.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of version control software (Git / Azure DevOps)
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• React / Next.js
• CSS / Sass
• Willingness to learn and advance your own knowledge

Desirable Skills

• .NET / C#
• SQL Server
• Rabbit MQ
• Experience of working in Agile environments
• Experience of working with a cloud provider (AWS / Azure)
• Experience of working with a CMS (Content Management System)
• Experience of working with a unit testing framework

What You'll Need to Have

• A logical approach to problem solving
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to establish excellent working relationships with the existing IT team and across the wider business
• A friendly, confident, and approachable disposition

Benefits

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
• 31 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Long service awards
• Staff discount on cars and finance options
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high‑street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T.” platform
• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Vocational and personal development training courses
• Quarterly team socials
• Team feasts
• Scratch‑card rewardsi>
• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
• Plus much more!

Closing Date

12th January 2025

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.