You’ve probably heard of Auto Trader, but do you know what we’re all about?
We’re 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.
In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together.
Auto Trader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you.
About the role
We're looking for Senior Software Engineers to help us build a technology platform for more than just the needs of AutoTrader.co.uk. Utilising our public-facing web services and additional external data sources means that we'll be able to power businesses across the automotive industry. Spring Boot, Apache SOLR, Cloud SQL, and Apache Kafka power our platform and process millions of events per day. As a team, our software developers are responsible for ensuring service availability and responsiveness continue to improve. They work on systems that handle thousands of requests per second, with sub-100 millisecond response times, servicing requests from over 50 client applications. Our tech community values collaboration and teamwork. Interactions like pairing, code reviews, and regular stand-ups mean our software developers stay connected. You might assume that our name, 'Auto Trader,' means you need to be a car enthusiast to work here. But that's not the case. We're looking for people who are passionate about their work and thrive in a collaborative environment. What We're Looking For
In-depth understanding of Java and the JVM Knowledge of server-side frameworks such as Spring Web application design and RESTful API know-how A structured approach to programming and testing, such as TDD Passionate about mentoring and coaching and sharing technical expertise Although not a requirement, helpful experience includes: Google Cloud SQL/Relational databases Document/Map based storage (e.g., MongoDB) Working with Kafka messaging/streaming Every candidate brings a unique mix of skills and qualities to the table. We're all about inclusivity and embracing diversity at Auto Trader. If you meet some of the requirements but not all of them, please don't let that put you off applying. Your distinct perspective and strengths could be a fantastic addition to our team. Benefits and more #J-18808-Ljbffr
We're looking for Senior Software Engineers to help us build a technology platform for more than just the needs of AutoTrader.co.uk. Utilising our public-facing web services and additional external data sources means that we'll be able to power businesses across the automotive industry. Spring Boot, Apache SOLR, Cloud SQL, and Apache Kafka power our platform and process millions of events per day. As a team, our software developers are responsible for ensuring service availability and responsiveness continue to improve. They work on systems that handle thousands of requests per second, with sub-100 millisecond response times, servicing requests from over 50 client applications. Our tech community values collaboration and teamwork. Interactions like pairing, code reviews, and regular stand-ups mean our software developers stay connected. You might assume that our name, 'Auto Trader,' means you need to be a car enthusiast to work here. But that's not the case. We're looking for people who are passionate about their work and thrive in a collaborative environment. What We're Looking For
In-depth understanding of Java and the JVM Knowledge of server-side frameworks such as Spring Web application design and RESTful API know-how A structured approach to programming and testing, such as TDD Passionate about mentoring and coaching and sharing technical expertise Although not a requirement, helpful experience includes: Google Cloud SQL/Relational databases Document/Map based storage (e.g., MongoDB) Working with Kafka messaging/streaming Every candidate brings a unique mix of skills and qualities to the table. We're all about inclusivity and embracing diversity at Auto Trader. If you meet some of the requirements but not all of them, please don't let that put you off applying. Your distinct perspective and strengths could be a fantastic addition to our team. Benefits and more #J-18808-Ljbffr
