Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer

Motorpoint is the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer. We are hiring a Junior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team and help improve the user experience on our website.

Hybrid role: remote work with regular collaboration in our Derby office at least three days per week. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday). Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum.

As a software engineer on the  website, you will streamline and enhance the car buying journey for customers, writing and optimising large‑scale, customer‑facing applications.

• Knowledge of version control software (Git / Azure Dev Ops)
• Type Script / Java Script
• React / Next.js
• CSS / Sass
• Willingness to learn and advance your own knowledge

• .NET / C#
• SQL Server
• Rabbit MQ
• Experience of working in Agile environments
• Experience of working with a cloud provider (AWS / Azure)
• Experience of working with a CMS (Content Management System)
• Experience of working with a unit testing framework

• A logical approach to problem solving
• The confidence to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to establish excellent working relationships with the existing IT team and across the wider business
• A friendly, confident, and approachable disposition

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
• 31 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Long service awards
• Staff discount on cars and finance options
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high‑street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T.” platform
• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
• Cycle to work
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Vocational and personal development training courses
• Quarterly team socials
• Team feasts
• Scratch‑card rewardsi>
• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
• Plus much more!

12th January 2025

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.