Software Engineer - Remote Working

Design and deliver modern in-house applications to replace legacy systems, while researching new technologies and championing strong engineering practices.

Collaborate across the business to drive adoption, improve systems, and support existing platforms during the transition to modern solutions.

Software Engineer Responsibilities

• Maintain and support existing business systems while their modern replacements are developed
• Design, build, and ship modern in-house applications that replace ageing systems and make a tangible difference to the business
• Research, evaluate, and prototype new technologies then make the case for the ones worth adopting
• Champion good engineering practices: code review, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement
• Proactively identify technical debt and opportunities for improvement, and act on them
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to understand their needs, provide training on new systems, and ensure smooth adoption
• Stay current with industry trends and bring fresh thinking to the teams modernisation efforts

• At least 5 years relevant commercial experience
• Have extensive experience across the following development areas:

• .NET C#
• Modern web technologies
• SQL Databases

• Experience with the following technologies is desirable

• Python
• Terraform / Infrastructure as code
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Be a logical thinker and problem solver.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Be highly numerate and able to manipulate raw data.
• Any knowledge of Autoline (Dealer Management System) would be an advantage, as would any other experience of working in the Motor Industry.

Ready to Make Your Move?

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflect the diversity of our customer base.

• Remote working
• Flexible Monday to Friday shift patter
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to grow working alongside a highly experienced team
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee Car Scheme
• Life assurance 1 x basic salary
• Scottish Widows salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub discounts on big brands
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your milestones

The City West Country Software Engineering & Data department is ramping up after years of underinvestment, with a renewed focus on rethinking how technology supports the business and a need for engineers who want to be part of that journey. The modern web technology stack is intentionally undecided, giving incoming engineers a genuine opportunity to influence the frameworks, tools, and architecture we adopt. While there will be some business-as-usual work, the primary focus will be on replacing legacy systems with modern, well-architected software. Youll take real ownership from concept through to delivery, shaping features end-to-end rather than simply picking up tickets. Your work will be used across the business every day, allowing you to see its impact first-hand rather than shipping code into the void. Youll also be part of a small, ambitious team where your ideas carry real weight and youre not just a cog in a machine. Who are City West Country? We are a privately owned, awardwinning automotive group with over 40 years of industry experience, operating successful dealerships across Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth and Truro. As our business continues to expand, were offering the right candidate the chance to thrive in a fastpaced, forwardthinking environment. Owned by a fatherandson team, we pride ourselves on strong family values. For the past three years, we have also been recognised as an Outstanding Company to Work For by Best Companies!