Senior Backend Engineer, Gumtree & Motors

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+ Bonus

Docker
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Java
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Senior and Expert level
Remote in UK
London
Gumtree & Motors

Online local marketplace

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Gumtree & Motors

Online local marketplace

201-500 employees

B2CB2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+ Bonus

Docker
Kubernetes
GCP
Scala
Java
Kafka
Elasticsearch
Terraform
Senior and Expert level
Remote in UK
London

201-500 employees

B2CB2BLifestyleMarketplaceCarsConsumer GoodseCommerce

Company mission

To make good finds happen and to make buying and selling second hand safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone.

Company mission

To make good finds happen and to make buying and selling second hand safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone.

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12% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Over one-third of the UK's population visit Gumtree per month, making it the UK's #1 classifieds website with over 1.8 million ads on the site at any one time. Gumtree includes ads to find a new car, job, second-hand items, and services.

In 2005, the platform was acquired by eBay and added to its portfolio of online classifieds sites. However, both Gumtree and its sister brand - used car marketplace Motors.co.uk - were sold in 2021 to Novum Capital & O3 Industries, and have operated in conjunction ever since.

With the rise of security and data protection concerns from customers, the company uses a sophisticated system for screening ads, finding inaccuracies, and encouraging best practices. It has also joined forces with government and enforcement agencies to improve cyber security and the buyer experience, showcasing a devotion to innovating with the times.

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Freddie

Company Specialist

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday increasing with length of service (excl. bank holidays)
  • Office / Hybrid / Remote working options
  • Health insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Welcome Branded Company Swag
  • Company wide social days
  • Health and wellbeing support through Help@Hand

Company values

  • Deliver with Impact
  • Customer Powered
  • Be a Real Person
  • Innovate with Purpose

Founders

Hugh Hurley

(CEO of Gumtree)

Previously served as Gumtree's Head of Onsite Trading and CCO before transitioning into their current role. Former Head of Business Operations at Spotahome and General Manager at De Beers Group.

Barry Judge

(CEO of Motors.co.uk )

CEO of eBay Motors Group UK. Former CEO & current Board Member at houza. They are also the former CEO of OLX, dubizzle, and dealglobber.com (which they Co-Founded).

People progressing

Head Of Advertising at Gumtree/eBay Motors Group (eMG).

Head of Account Management.

Diversity & Inclusion at Gumtree & Motors

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Mathew Dutton (People Director (Gumtree & Motors))

  • Here at Gumtree & Motors, we’re striving to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment, a place where everyone can be celebrated for who they are, with equal opportunities for growth and career development.
  • We understand that having diverse and inclusive teams fuels creativity and stronger performance. That’s why we’re committed to discovering new talent so that when you join us, you can be you! We know we’re not perfect, and true inclusion and belonging is a journey. As part of our commitment to create inclusion for all in 2023, listed below are a few of the things we’re up to. And that’s really just the start!
  • Improve equitable hiring processes by removing bias from job applications
  • Delivering training on Unconscious Bias, Culture And Identity Awareness, & Inclusive Leadership
  • Celebrating diversity through our company-wide inclusion calendar
  • Fostering Community Groups (ERGs) with investment for each group
  • Continuing our People Ambassador Programme to have more representative voices involved in decision making
  • Accelerating diverse talent through a mentoring programme
  • Sponsorship to attend an external coaching programme to elevate women’s voices
  • Partnering with charitable organisations to drive inclusion and belonging within wider communities
  • Reviewing the accessibility of our workplace, practices and policies

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