Senior Backend Engineer

UK's fastest-growing used car marketplace connecting private car sellers with verified dealers nationwide through an online-only platform.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
Automotive

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Motorway, the UK's fastest-growing used car marketplace, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. The company, founded in 2017, has grown to over 400 employees across London and Brighton offices, revolutionizing the car selling experience through their online platform.

This is an exciting greenfield opportunity where you'll be instrumental in building new and innovative products, experimenting with machine learning, and developing brand-new features. The role offers a chance to work with modern technologies including JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript, utilizing AWS for deployment in a microservices architecture.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing new JavaScript code, optimizing performance, and building highly maintainable, scalable systems. You'll work closely with product and design teams in a flat-structured environment, having direct input into technical and product strategy.

The company offers an attractive benefits package including BUPA health insurance, annual learning budget, enhanced parental leave, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. With a commitment to equality and inclusion, Motorway provides a supportive environment where diverse talents and perspectives are valued.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about technology, eager to make a significant impact, and looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. You'll be part of transforming an industry while working with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Architect and develop new JavaScript code, with a mix of new features and performance optimisation
  • Work to improve performance and caching as our platform continues to scale
  • Build highly maintainable, reusable, scalable, and reliable code
  • Work with AWS infrastructure to scale as we grow
  • Collaborate with product and design to build work that has excellent UX and quality values
  • Be involved in the technical and product strategy of the business
  • Champion and implement software development best practices

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

JavaScript
Node.js
TypeScript
  • Significant commercial experience with JavaScript, ES6/7 features
  • Experience with node.js, Vue, Express or Sequelize
  • Experience configuring, deploying and monitoring apps on AWS
  • Experience working with relational databases and NoSQL databases
  • Understanding of web design patterns, including SOLID principles
  • Experience working in a collaborative, agile team environment
  • Experience working with automated testing and continuous integration

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
401k
Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual learning budget
  • BUPA health insurance
  • Discounted dental through BUPA
  • Discounted gym membership
  • On-Hand volunteering membership
  • Hybrid working from home
  • Pension scheme
  • Motorway car leasing scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Workplace nursery scheme
  • Top spec M1 MacBook Pro and accessories
  • Regular social events
  • Cycle to work scheme

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