Software Developer (Virtual Auctions)

Cox Automotive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Leeds is seeking a Software Engineer (Mid-Senior) to join the Enterprise Technology Product Engineering team. You will design, develop and test scalable features in the Virtual Auctions Platform used across the UK.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, write unit and integration tests, participate in Agile ceremonies and continuously learn to stay ahead in modern tech.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, TDD, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
• Bonus points for experience with AWS/Azure, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, or React.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Writing unit and integration tests to ensure robust performance.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to team knowledge sharing.
• Continuously learning and staying up to date with the latest in tech.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Team player

Tools

Azure DevOps

TDD

Agile (Scrum)

AWS/Azure

Docker

GitHub Enterprise

React

Job description

Overview

Software Developer (Virtual Auctions) role at Cox Automotive Europe is transforming the way vehicles are bought and sold through our Virtual Auctions Platform, a system that handles hundreds of vehicle transactions daily across the UK. We're on the lookout for a Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team within Enterprise Technology. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking group that delivers high-quality, scalable solutions for the platform.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Impactful Work: Your code will directly support the UK and European Wholesale division, helping streamline vehicle auctions and improve customer experiences.
• Growth Culture: We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where creativity and continuous learning are encouraged.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Writing unit and integration tests to ensure robust performance.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to team knowledge sharing.
• Continuously learning and staying up to date with the latest in tech.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, TDD, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
• Bonus points for experience with AWS/Azure, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, or React.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong communication skills - you can talk tech with developers and translate it for stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset - you ask the right questions and challenge the status quo.
• A team player who thrives in both collaborative and independent settings.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development, Retail Motor Vehicles, and Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts

• 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, TDD, and Agile (Scrum) methodologies.
• Bonus points for experience with AWS/Azure, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, or React., Strong communication skills - you can talk tech with developers and translate it for stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset - you ask the right questions and challenge the status quo.
• A team player who thrives in both collaborative and independent settings.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Impactful Work: Your code will directly support the UK and European Wholesale division, helping streamline vehicle auctions and improve customer experiences.
• Growth Culture: We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where creativity and continuous learning are encouraged.