Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:

To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

The Role: Junior Software Engineer

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum.

Location: This is a hybrid role, combining 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 as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship).

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday.

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What will you be getting up to?

We are looking for an enthusiastic junior software engineer to join our talented and innovative Engineering team working on multiple systems throughout the Motorpoint infrastructure.

Our internal systems include legacy desktop and web-based applications, Restful APIs and command line services (often used to consume messages handled by a Message Bus. In addition, we develop integrations with third parties such as the DVLA, banks, finance providers and others.

The role is for a full-stack engineer, offering experience in a wide-range of applications from developing User Interfaces through Business logic and into the data layer.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of version control software (Git/Azure DevOps)

• Experience with .NET (C#)

• Experience with SQL (Microsoft SQL Server preferred)

• JavaScript/JQuery

• CSS

• Willingness to learn and advance knowledge in both independent and guided fashions.

Desirable skills:

• Microsoft Visual Studio as an IDE.

• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.

• Message Buses (specifically Rabbit MQ)

• React/Next.js

• 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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 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.

What is in it for you?

• 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 rewards

• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)

• Plus much more!

Closing Date: 12th January 2025

Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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