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Principal Software Engineer, Backend - Full or Part Time
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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 role
We're looking for Principal Software Engineers to help us build a technology platform for more than just the needs of Autotrader.co.uk.
Utilising our public-facing web services and additional external data sources means that we'll be able to power businesses across the automotive industry.
Spring Boot, Apache Solr, Cloud SQL and Apache Kafka power our platform and process millions of events per day. As a team, our software developers are responsible for ensuring service availability and responsiveness continue to improve. They work on systems that handle thousands of requests per second, with sub-100 millisecond response times, servicing requests from over 50 client applications.
Our tech community value collaboration and teamwork. Interactions such as pairing, code reviews and regular stand-ups mean our software developers stay connected. Our principal engineers play a visible and vital role, are comfortable talking about system design and architecture, and know how to get the best out of our teams and our technology platforms.
You might assume that our name, "Autotrader," means you need to be a car enthusiast to work here. But that's not the case. We're looking for people who are passionate about their work and thrive in a collaborative environment.
What we're looking for
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A thorough understanding of Java and the JVM
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Knowledge of server-side frameworks such as Spring
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Web application design and RESTful API know-how
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A structured approach to programming and testing, such as TDD
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Proven experience mentoring, coaching and sharing technical expertise
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Architectural and system design knowledge
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Experience leading and delivering technical projects
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SQL/Relational databases
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Document/Map based storage (eg: MongoDB)
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Working with Kafka messaging/streaming
Benefits and more
We’re offering a salary of £60,000 – £80,000, 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. And you'll receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and comprehensive private medical cover.
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 spend a minimum of 3 days a week in the office with your team, focused on collaboration and connection.
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.
Discover more about our hiring process and explore our Engineering Blog.
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Digital Analytics Director
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About the Role:
TRKKN is a global leading consultancy for the Google Marketing Platform and Google Cloud, offering a comprehensive suite of services to help businesses leverage the power of Google's ecosystem. With an interdisciplinary team of experts in digital analytics, conversion optimization, ad tech, advanced analytics & AI, cloud engineering, and tech & data strategy, we act as a catalyst for cutting-edge digital marketing solutions. Our team is diverse, international, inspiring, and operates in a fast-growing digital & technological environment.
This provides the ideal and dynamic work environment for individuals with a hunger for growth, responsibility, and the desire to shape their future. With Google in close proximity, the learning and development opportunities at TRKKN are limitless.
The Role
As a Digital Analytics Director, you will play a key role in delivering TRKKN's digital analytics projects for clients. You will be responsible for implementing and managing analytics tools, leading marketing analytics projects, and collaborating with specialists to drive business growth.
Responsibilities
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Implement and manage analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4), and Google Tag Manager (GTM) for clients, including features Consent Mode and Enhanced Conversions.
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Consult with clients to understand their marketing analytics objectives, and leverage advanced capabilities in Google Analytics and Google Marketing Platform to deliver value.
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Communicate project status with clients on a regular basis, including presentations when required.
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Build strong client relationships that create more value for clients as we better understand their business needs.
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Support migrations from client-side to server-side tagging.
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Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualise key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Collaborate with other team members, including cloud engineering, ad tech specialists, data scientists and digital marketing experts, to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest digital analytics trends and technologies.
Qualifications
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Strong experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) implementation and management, including Server-Side Tag Manager (sGTM).
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Strong understanding of digital analytics concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
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Familiarity with using Google Cloud for digital analytics, such as BigQuery for GA4 data export and Cloud Run for sGTM.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
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SQL, JavaScript, and Firebase experience are strong additional skills.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects for a diverse range of clients
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Be part of a dynamic and growing team
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Learn and develop your skills in the field of digital analytics
About the Agency:
Omnicom Media Group UK (OMG UK) is the media division of Omnicom Group Inc., headquartered in London with offices in Manchester and Newcastle. OMG UK exists to power its four UK agencies – OMD UK, MG OMD, PHD UK, and Hearts & Science. The four agencies have open access to OMG UK’s Centres of Excellence which provide market-leading capabilities across Digital Marketing, Creative Solutions, Investment and Futures.
OMG UK agencies are holders of numerous Agency and Network of the Year accolades, alongside multiple awards at the Global Festival of Media Awards, Cannes Lions, The Drum Awards, and IPA Effectiveness Awards.
https://omgukcareers.com/working-at-omg/
Flexible Working
At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.
We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.
Be Your Best
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG
At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.
We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on https://omnicommediagroup.com/recruitment-privacy-notices/.
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