Senior Software Engineer

Cox Automotive

  • Manchester Leeds
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
The RoleSenior Software Engineer - Wholesale PlatformsLocation: Hybrid (Manchester or Leeds)🚗💻 Build the tech that keeps the wholesale automotive world moving.At Cox Automotive Europe, our Product Engineering team designs and delivers high-quality software products that power the wholesale automotive market across the UK and Europe.From auction centres selling hundreds of vehicles a day to digital platforms connecting dealers and buyers, we create the systems that make it happen - and we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help us take them even further.Why join us?Work on mission-critical platforms like the Manheim Auctions system - used daily by thousands of industry professionals.Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, and product teams in a culture that values creativity, quality, and continuous improvement.Use modern tech, including AWS, Azure, .NET 8, React, TypeScript, and a cloud-first, event-driven architecture.Influence not just the code, but how we work, challenging the norm and shaping our technical direction.What you'll doDesign, build, and maintain scalable, high-performing software solutions.Write clean, maintainable code that meets in-house standards.Spot and solve issues early - from performance bottlenecks to security vulnerabilities.Collaborate across teams, integrate third-party solutions, and support colleagues.Contribute to agile ceremonies, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing.Champion modern engineering practices and help evolve our tech stack.What you'll bringStrong experience in .NET development and building cloud-based applications.Familiarity with AWS or Azure, serverless (Lambda/Azure Functions), and microservices.Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, messaging systems, and modern front-end frameworks (React/TypeScript).Agile mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.Our core tech stackCloud: AWS & Azure ¦ Compute: .NET 8, ECS, Azure VM, Lambda, Azure Functions
Databases: DynamoDB, MS SQL ¦ Messaging: SNS/SQS, EventBridge, Event Grid
Web: React, TypeScript ¦ DevOps: GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Azure PipelinesThe extras that make a differenceExperience with Docker, Event-Driven Architecture, RabbitMQ, SignalR, Azure Services.Passion for learning, sharing knowledge, and continuous improvement.Be part of something bigger.
Join a global business with the agility of a tech scale-up and the stability of an industry leader. Your work will directly shape the tools the automotive world relies on every day.📩 Apply now and help us build the future of automotive software.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASEWe work with a carefully selected set of recruitment partners and are not looking to add to our PSL.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.Who we areCox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.The BenefitsTestimonialsAneliese Platts
Senior Designer “The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!”Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support “I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day.”Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager “In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role.”

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