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Job description
About Motorway
Motorway stands as the UK's premier online car-selling platform, linking private car sellers directly to over 8,000 dealers across the country. Our innovative digital platform enables sellers to obtain competitive prices for their vehicles while allowing dealers swift and reliable access to the stock they need for their dealerships. Established in 2017, Motorway has revolutionized car selling with its technology-driven approach and has secured £143 million in Series C funding from top technology investors worldwide.
Team Overview
Driven by innovation and aiming to build the leading vehicle transaction platform globally, our dynamic team continuously stretches technological boundaries. We seek passionate professionals excited to shape the automotive industry's future using state-of-the-art technology.
Role Summary
As a Backend Engineer at Motorway, your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining JavaScript codebase for new functionalities and performance improvements. You will drive enhancements in platform scalability through performance optimization and caching strategies. Your work will involve crafting maintainable, reusable, and reliable software, leveraging AWS infrastructure to ensure excellent performance with effective monitoring and alerting mechanisms.
You will collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver outstanding user experiences and actively engage in a flat organizational structure by contributing to technical and product strategy discussions. Adhering to software development best practices like testing and code review will be essential.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have professional experience with JavaScript, including ES6/7 syntax, and proficiency in Node.js along with frameworks such as Express and Sequelize. A background in managing both relational and NoSQL databases is required, alongside a solid understanding of web design patterns. Experience within an agile, collaborative development environment is crucial.
Additionally, a passion for transforming industries through technology, eagerness to learn and embrace challenges, adaptability to fast-moving collaborative settings, strong problem-solving skills, and dedication to producing clean, maintainable code are highly valued. Experience with automated testing is advantageous but not mandatory.
Fit and Misfit Considerations
This role may not be suitable for those who prefer independent work without collaboration, are uncomfortable with a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, or lack interest in embracing new technologies and industry trends.
Interview Stages
- Initial 30-minute screening with the Talent Team
- 60-minute System Design interview
- 60-minute Technical Task
- 60-minute Final interview
Applicants can expect feedback within 2-3 business days following each interview phase. Support and accommodations are available throughout the process upon request.