Senior Java Software Engineer

Dealer Auction; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive remarketing seeks a Senior Java Software Engineer to drive digital transformation. In this role, you'll enhance a live auction platform through collaborative development practices, leveraging technologies like Spring Boot and PostgreSQL while fostering an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Birthday off

Wellbeing day

Paid volunteering day

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Professional development budget

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Java/Kotlin development.
• Familiarity with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Ability to collaborate, lead discussions, and mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend services using Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver features.
• Implement CI/CD practices in development processes.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Agile Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Typescript

GCP

AWS

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Why us:

Dealer Auction is a digital business transforming automotive remarketing. Born from a joint venture between Auto Trader and Cox Automotive, we are the UK’s largest online wholesale marketplace. Our core purpose is to help automotive businesses spanning Manufacturers, Fleet & Leasing companies, Franchise and Independent Retailers buy and sell used vehicles online faster and smarter than any other platform.

We’re continually evolving our digital platform from search and data tools to logistics and transaction management, we now attract over 5,500 buyers and 1,200 sellers, transacting more than 120,000 vehicles each year. As the industry moves from traditional methods to online solutions, Dealer Auction is set to grow exponentially.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to help us in our goal to drive the digital transformation of the automotive industry. You will work with product owners, data analysts, and designers alongside other members of the development team to make improvements and additions to our live auction platform. We continually challenge ourselves to ensure that we keep on top of Technology, ensuring we are using the right tools for the right job.

We are primarily looking for people who can demonstrate experience in the following:

• Java/Kotlin and the JVM
• Developing backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot
• Relational database technologies, such as PostgreSQL
• An in-depth understanding of good approaches to writing software
• Ability to contribute and lead technical discussions, and collaborate with other developers

We use several other technologies where experience would be valued, but is not required:

• Frontend technologies such as Typescript, Angular, Node.js
• Cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Messaging systems, primarily Kafka
• Non-relational storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis · Data lake technologies such as Snowflake

Your work will encompass:

• Working in a Product team that is driven by data and is obsessed with providing world class customer journeys.
• Taking responsibility for defining solutions and delivering so\ware to meet significant platform features.
• Managing the breakdown of work into stories and tasks and working with other development team members to deliver them in an Agile way.
• Full stack development, working with frontend technologies such as Angular, and server-side technologies such as Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Practicing CI & CD using Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes Engine, making multiple releases to product on each day.
• Helping develop talent, onboarding of new team members and mentoring junior developers.
• Collaborating within a cross functional team to help shape our technical solutions and direction.
• Actively seek to improve both technical and non-technical aspects of the team and actively suggest ways we might improve.
• Learning and working in a lively environment, constantly developing your knowledge of new and changing industry trends.
• Focusing on delivering great experiences for the end users of our applications.
• Maintaining a critical outlook and working to maintain a balance between effective delivery and technical elegance.

Perks and benefits:

• Your birthday off – because no one should be working on their birthday.
• A dedicated wellbeing day– take *me out, reset and put yourself first. We mean it. · Holiday trading scheme – ability to purchase up to 5 days more holidays.
• A paid volunteering day – because “community-minded” isn’t just a buzzword for us. Go and support a cause that matters to you.
• Health cash plan – offering money back on healthcare services.
• Access to employee resource groups – connect with communities like LGBTQ+ and Neurodiversity and be part of something bigger than your day job.
• GearUp employee discounts – exclusive savings on a wide range of retailers, just for being part of the team.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for anything life throws your way, from mental health to legal advice.
• Death in service – 3x base salary.
• Focus on your growth and development – 10% *me that can be used for professional skills development, alongside freely available learning resources.
• A collaborative and non-hierarchical work environment with a simple set of values at the core of our Culture.
• Exposure to new technologies and approaches to deliver our goals and to ensure our Tech Stack is up to date.
• We are committed to making Dealer Auction a diverse and an inclusive environment for everyone. We want everyone in our business to get the chance to be the best that you can be, showcase your full potential and be yourself at work.
• You will be working within a business that is Innovative, Brave, Passionate, Reliable and Community Minded.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and we're not looking to add to our PSL.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CV's sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automotive, Retail Motor Vehicles, and Software Development

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