Lead Developer

Cox Automotive, City Centre, Manchester

Lead Developer

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Cox Automotive, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 8 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: db70149fb5ac4e709f50f36ae60de214

Full Job Description

Lead Developer Opportunity at Cox Automotive Europe - Build the Future of Automotive Technology! Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping a cutting-edge platform that will revolutionise the automotive industry? Join Cox Automotive Europe as a Lead Developer, where you'll spearhead the creation of our innovative Connected Platform, delivering a unified digital experience for customers across Europe. This greenfield project will set the foundation for our business for the next decade and beyond. With a cloud-native approach and cutting-edge tools, we're building a future-proof, scalable, and resilient solution. Now, we need a hands-on leader like you to drive innovation, lead by example, and empower a talented team to deliver excellence. What Makes This Role Exciting:

  • Innovate: Be at the forefront of technology, using the latest in AWS, .NET 7, React, and Event-Driven Architecture.
  • Lead by Doing: You'll code, review, and mentor while shaping a highly skilled team of developers and QAs.
  • Impact: Deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions that define the digital future of automotive wholesale.
  • Collaborate: Work with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to drive a technical vision that truly matters.
  • Create Value: Stay laser-focused on delivering impactful solutions to our employees and customers.
  • Your Tech Toolkit:
  • Cloud Platform: AWS
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform
  • Core Compute: .NET 7, Docker, Linux, AWS EKS, ECS
  • Worker Compute: AWS Lambda (JavaScript/Python)
  • Databases: AWS Aurora (MySQL/Postgres), DynamoDB, DocumentDB
  • Messaging: Kafka, SNS/SQS, EventBridge
  • Web Experience: React
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions
  • Your Day-to-Day:
  • Lead a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  • Architect scalable, secure solutions while staying hands-on with coding and problem-solving.
  • Mentor and grow future tech stars, sharing your expertise and passion for development.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless project delivery and impactful results., We offer more than just a job - we provide a collaborative environment where creativity thrives, challenges inspire, and professional growth is a priority. As part of our team, you'll shape the technology that powers the automotive industry of tomorrow.
  • Ready to Drive Innovation with Us? Take the wheel and apply today! Let's create something extraordinary together at Cox Automotive Europe. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and we're not looking to add to our PSL. We do not accept unsolicited agency CV's sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV's. #INDTR Cox 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.

  • Proven experience as a Lead Developer in fast-paced, agile teams.
  • Expertise in .NET, AWS, and event-driven systems.
  • Skilled in designing resilient, secure systems using TDD and modern practices.
  • Excellent communicator who thrives on collaboration and technical leadership.
  • Passion for delivering value and building a team culture of excellence.