Java Developer

Why us:

Dealer Auction is a digital business transforming automotive remarketing. Born from a joint venture between Auto Trader and Cox Automotive, we are the UK’s largest online wholesale marketplace. Our core purpose is to help automotive businesses spanning Manufacturers, Fleet & Leasing companies, Franchise and Independent Retailers buy and sell used vehicles online faster and smarter than any other platform.

We’re continually evolving our digital platform from search and data tools to logistics and transaction management, we now attract over 5,500 buyers and 1,200 sellers, transacting more than 120,000 vehicles each year. As the industry moves from traditional methods to online solutions, Dealer Auction is set to grow exponentially.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Java Developer to help us in our goal to drive the digital transformation of the automotive industry.

You will work with product owners, data analysts, and designers alongside other members of the development team to make improvements and additions to our live auction platform. We continually challenge ourselves to ensure that we keep on top of Technology, ensuring we are using the right tools for the right job.

We are primarily looking for people who can demonstrate experience in the following:

• Java/Kotlin and the JVM
•  Developing backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boo
• Relational database technologies, such as PostgreSQL
• An understanding of good approaches to writing software
• Ability to contribute to technical discussions, and collaborate with other developer

We use several other technologies where experience would be valued, but is not required:

• Frontend technologies such as Typescript, Angular, Node.js
• Cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Messaging systems, primarily Kafka
• Non-relational storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis
• Data lake technologies such as Snowflake

Your work will encompass:

• Working in a Product team that is driven by data and is obsessed with providing world class customer journeys.
• Full stack development, working with frontend technologies such as Angular, and server-side technologies such as Kotlin and Spring Boot.
• Practicing CI & CD using Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes Engine, making multiple releases to production each day.
• Collaborating within a cross functional Agile team to help shape our technical solutions and direction.
• Actively seek to improve both technical and non-technical aspects of the team and actively suggest ways we might improve.
• Learning and working in a lively environment, constantly developing your knowledge of new and changing industry trends.
• Focusing on delivering great experiences for the end users of our applications.
• Maintaining a critical outlook and working to maintain a balance between effective delivery and technical elegance.

Perks and benefits:

• Your birthday off – because no one should be working on their birthday.
• A dedicated wellbeing day – take time out, reset and put yourself first. We mean it.
• Holiday trading scheme – ability to purchase up to 5 days more holidays.
• A paid volunteering day – because “community-minded” isn’t just a buzzword for us. Go and support a cause that matters to you.
• Health cash plan – offering money back on healthcare services.
• Access to employee resource groups – connect with communities like LGBTQ+ and Neurodiversity and be part of something bigger than your day job.
• GearUp employee discounts – exclusive savings on a wide range of retailers, just for being part of the team.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for anything life throws your way, from mental health to legal advice.
• Death in service – matching base salary.
• Focus on your growth and development – 10% time that can be used for professional skills development, alongside freely available learning resources.
• A collaborative and non-hierarchical work environment with a simple set of values at the core of our Culture.
• Exposure to new technologies and approaches to deliver our goals and to ensure our Tech Stack is up to date.

We are committed to making Dealer Auction a diverse and an inclusive environment for everyone.

• We want everyone in our business to get the chance to be the best that you can be, showcase your full potential and be yourself at work.
• You will be working within a business that is Innovative, Brave, Passionate, Reliable and Community Minded.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE 

We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.  We work with a carefully selected and trusted group of recruitment partners. 

We do not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to a hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.