Software Engineer

Motorpoint Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK car retailer is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Derby. The role is hybrid, demanding expertise in web application development, TypeScript, React, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure). The ideal candidate will enhance the online car-buying journey for customers and thrive in a fast-paced Agile setting. Generous benefits include monthly paid time off, comprehensive holiday allowance, and various discounts. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds.

Benefits

Paid time off every month

31 days' holiday plus additional days

Staff discount on cars

Pension

Healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Vocational and personal development training

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience developing web applications.
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS or Azure.
• Proficient with Git or Azure DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the online car buying journey for customers.
• Optimize large-scale customer-facing applications.
• Collaborate with a talented Engineering team.

Skills

At least 3 years commercial experience writing web applications

Experience of working with a cloud provider (AWS / Azure)

Experience of working with version control software (Git / Azure DevOps)

Experience of working in Agile environments

TypeScript / JavaScript

React / Next.js

CSS / Sass

Tools

.NET / C#

SQL Server

Rabbit MQ

Job description

Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:

To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done – and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

The Role: Software Engineer

Location: This is a hybrid role, combining 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 as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

What will you be getting up to?

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our talented and innovative Engineering team working on the Motorpoint.co.uk website.

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for streamlining and enhancing the car buying journey for our customers. User experience and performance are critical and every millisecond counts. With spikes of around half a million requests per second across the eco‑system, we’re looking for someone who is comfortable writing and optimising large scale, customer facing applications.

What do we need from you?

Essential skills

• At least 3 years commercial experience writing web applications
• Experience of working with a cloud provider (AWS / Azure)
• Experience of working with version control software (Git / Azure DevOps)
• Experience of working in Agile environments
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• React / Next.js
• CSS / Sass

Desirable skills

• .NET / C#
• SQL Server
• Rabbit MQ
• Experience of working with a CMS
• Experience of working with a unit testing framework

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A willingness to learn and push the boundaries of their own knowledge and the technology available
• 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.

What is in it for you?

• 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 rewards
• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
• Plus much more!

Closing Date: 12th January 2026

Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

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.