Senior Software Engineer; Movex

Hybrid | Manchester or Leeds | Cox Automotive Europe | Product Engineering

Are you an experienced Software Engineer who thrives on building modern digital products from the ground up?

At Cox Automotive Europe, we're embarking on an exciting transformation of Movex, the UK's largest smart logistics marketplace. As part of a significant investment in the future of the platform, we're developing a new customer-facing website and next-generation digital experience, creating modern solutions that will redefine how vehicle logistics are managed across the UK.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape this journey from the very beginning.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major greenfield development programme, influencing architecture, engineering practices, and product direction while working with modern technologies in a collaborative, product-led environment.

If you're passionate about building scalable cloud-native applications, creating outstanding user experiences, and solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Movex is the UK's largest smart logistics marketplace, transforming how motor dealers move vehicles. We connect dealers with thousands of trusted transport providers, helping businesses save time, reduce costs, and streamline vehicle logistics through technology.

As we continue to grow, we're investing in the next evolution of the platform, including a new website, enhanced customer journeys, and modern digital capabilities that will support the future needs of our customers and partners.

This isn't just another engineering role.

You'll join the team during a pivotal phase as we build and launch the next generation of the Movex platform, including a brand-new website and supporting services.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in the development and evolution of our wholesale products and the new Movex digital experience.

You'll collaborate with Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions that create real business value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and enhancing software applications using modern technologies and engineering practices
• Contributing to the development of the new Movex website and associated platform services
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Reviewing and approving technical designs and code produced by other developers
• Championing engineering excellence, quality, and continuous improvement
• Identifying and resolving performance, scalability, and security issues
• Supporting CI/CD and automated testing practices
• Producing technical documentation for delivered solutions
• Participating in Agile ceremonies and product discussions
• Supporting integrations with third-party partners and suppliers
• Sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues across the engineering community
• Helping shape the future technical direction of the platform

• Strong software engineering background with hands‑on experience in:
  • .NET
  • React
  • SQL Server
  • Cloud-based application development
  • Experience working within product‑led organisations
  • Experience delivering solutions in Agile and Lean environments
  • Experience designing, deploying, and operating cloud‑native applications
  • A passion for building high-quality software and continuously improving engineering practices

• C# and .NET (ideally .NET
  8)
• SQL Server and Entity Framework
• RESTful API design and development
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (Git Hub Actions preferred)
• Unit testing and modern testing methodologies
• Cloud computing concepts and architectures

• React Native and mobile development
• Test automation and shift‑left engineering practices
• Experience contributing to greenfield product development projects

We're looking for someone who is as passionate about delivering value as they are about writing great code.

You'll be:

• A natural problem solver who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges
• Comfortable influencing technical…