About the Job
You've probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we're all about?
We're the most trusted, most visited automotive marketplace in the UK. A heritage brand and a tech innovator. 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.
Required Skills & Abilities
You should be comfortable working with Java or Kotlin
Ability to architect and design complex, distributed systems that are scalable, maintainable, and performant.
Experience with modern front-end technologies (e.g., React or Angular, TypeScript/Modern JavaScript), along with proficiency in building RESTful APIs and web services.
Knowledge of relational databases (SQL), along with experience working with document-based storage solutions (e.g., MongoDB).
A structured approach to development and testing (including Test-Driven Development) with a focus on continuous delivery and automation.
Proven experience leading and mentoring teams, helping others grow technically while delivering high-impact projects.
Although not a requirement, helpful experience includes:
An interest in working with data at scale using tools like dbt, Spark, and AI/ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
Experience with Kafka or other event-driven architectures.
During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further
