Senior Backend Engineer

Motorway, the UK's fastest-growing used car marketplace, is revolutionizing the automotive industry with its online-only platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join a team of over 400 people across London and Brighton offices, working on creating the most powerful vehicle transaction platform globally. This is an exciting greenfield opportunity where you'll build innovative products, experiment with machine learning, and develop new features using modern technologies like JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript on AWS infrastructure.

The role offers a perfect blend of technical challenges and business impact, where you'll be responsible for architecting and developing scalable solutions, optimizing performance, and working collaboratively with product and design teams. You'll be part of a flat-structured development team, contributing to both technical and product strategy.

The company offers an attractive benefits package including BUPA health insurance, annual learning budget, hybrid working model, and various lifestyle perks. The inclusive culture and commitment to personal growth make it an ideal place for ambitious engineers looking to make a significant impact while developing their careers. The role requires significant commercial experience with JavaScript and modern web technologies, but the company encourages applications even if candidates don't meet all requirements.

Working at Motorway means being part of a transformative journey in the automotive industry, with the opportunity to solve fascinating problems while working with cutting-edge technology. The company's rapid growth and focus on innovation provide an excellent environment for professional development and meaningful contribution to reshaping how cars are bought and sold in the UK.