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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Full Stack Engineer - Full or Part Time - **Company:** Autotrader - **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, MongoDB, Pair Programming, Tensorflow, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Services, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Pytorch, ReactJS, Apache Spark, Spring-boot, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Scikit Learn, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5838484369 ## About the Role We're looking for Senior Full Stack Engineers to join us! Our technology teams combine a diverse set of technologies to meet the needs of our users, handling millions of requests a day across over 600 systems. We build these systems with industry standard frameworks and tools, such as React and Angular on the front end with Java, Spring Boot and Apache Kafka on the back end. All of this runs on our cutting edge cloud delivery platform, facilitating over 60k releases to production a year. We're a close-knit tech community where collaboration and knowledge sharing are at the core of what we do. Regular pair programming, code reviews, and stand-ups ensure that our engineers stay connected. As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a visible role mentoring team members, and helping our teams deliver high-quality solutions at scale. You might think that "Autotrader" means we're looking for car enthusiasts, but that's not the case. We're looking for people who are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a genuine curiosity about solving complex problems. What we're looking for: * You should be comfortable working with Java or Kotlin * Ability to architect and design complex, distributed systems that are scalable, maintainable, and performant. * Experience with modern front-end technologies (e.g., React or Angular, TypeScript/Modern JavaScript), along with proficiency in building RESTful APIs and web services. * Knowledge of relational databases (SQL), along with experience working with document-based storage solutions (e.g., MongoDB). * A structured approach to development and testing (including Test-Driven Development) with a focus on continuous delivery and automation. * Proven experience leading and mentoring teams, helping others grow technically while delivering high-impact projects. 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