Graduate Software Developer

About Autotrader

You’ve probably heard of Autotrader, but do you know what we’re all about?  

We’re the UK’s leading automotive marketplace, a heritage brand, and a tech darling of the stock market. We bring together vehicle buyers and sellers to give them real choices. Cars may be what we're best known for but we’re also the place for pretty much everything else on wheels, from e-bikes to caravans. 

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that’s why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. 
 
At our core, we’re all about people. We go our own way while embracing diversity and celebrating our differences. We dedicate ourselves to the idea that we work better together. 

Autotrader is a beautiful, surprising and vibrant place to work. We might not be for everyone, but we could be perfect for you. 

About the Job 

We’re looking for Graduate Software Developers to join our Product & Tech Community at Autotrader.

As a Graduate Software Developer, you’ll work closely with Technical, Product, and Delivery Leads, as well as UX Designers, Testers, Data Analysts, and Developers at all levels. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team, taking part in pairing, code reviews, and regular stand-ups, all designed to help you learn, grow, and build confidence in your skills.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies, languages and methodologies, including Agile, XP, Scrum, Kanban, and Test-Driven Development (TDD). These interactions will give you a strong foundation for your career in software development, while being part of an environment that encourages learning and innovation.

To get a feel for our tech community, take a look at our Engineering blog and explore our tech stack.

What we're looking for 

• A graduate in any degree discipline (or holding a Level 6 qualification) with a genuine passion for software development, coding, and technology.
• Someone who has built on their studies through personal projects, hackathons, or other coding experiences.
• A curious, adaptable mindset, we’re a digital business that evolves quickly, so being open to change is key.
• Someone who values collaboration, is eager to learn from others, and embraces opportunities to develop.

You don’t need to be a car enthusiast to join Autotrader, what matters most is your passion for technology and problem-solving.

During our application process, you will be asked two questions to help us learn more about you and how you align with our values. These will be used as part of our selection criteria, to determine if we progress your application further.

To help you submit your best application, you can check out our application top tips video here.

Autotrader's Graduate Academy 

Our Graduate programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to really kick start your career.  In this permanent role your journey starts in our academy foundation where alongside other graduates from across our communities, you will be learning about our company, culture, industry, customers, how we work, how you work and so much more. 

You’ll then focus on developing the knowledge and skills for your specific role, whilst working on practical projects with your cohort, supported by mentors, your dedicated line manager, your team as well as the Early Careers team. For full details, visit our early careers blog here and our dedicated early careers page here.

Benefits and more

We’re offering a salary of £30,000 plus an additional 10% of your salary awarded to you in shares each year. These awarded shares will become yours in yearly instalments over the next three years, and you can choose to either sell them or keep them as shares. 

You'll have 28 days holiday per year, and that's in addition to bank holidays and half day closures on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

That’s not all. You'll be enrolled in our pension scheme, where our standard contributions are 7% and employee contributions are 5%. We also have comprehensive private medical cover, enhanced family leave provisions, a car salary sacrifice scheme, share-save options, and much more. 

We always want to give you the support you need and help prioritise your wellbeing, that’s why we provide access to 24/7 online GP and dentist, as well as specialist support for assisted fertility, gender dysphoria, menopause, period care plans and lots more.  

On top of all that, our hybrid model, Connected Working, combines the best of both worlds – office and home working. You’ll have two fixed weekly office days for team collaboration and one more of your choice to suit your work-life balance.  

Additionally, we have our remote-first periods at set times during summer and winter. During these periods, you can work remotely anywhere in the UK and from certain locations abroad.

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