Software Engineer (SDE 2)

Carwow Ltd

Job Overview

Location

United Kingdom - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Software Engineer (SDE 2) at Carwow Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of car-changing technology across Europe, contributing to a platform that has already facilitated over £3bn in car transactions and serves more than 10 million customers. Your work will directly impact how drivers buy, sell, and experience automobiles through innovative digital products, aligning with Carwow’s mission to be the go-to destination for car-changing by combining data, design, and engineering excellence.
• You will collaborate within cross-functional product teams alongside product managers, designers, data analysts, and fellow engineers to design, build, test, and deploy features that solve real-world problems for users. This includes writing clean, maintainable Ruby on Rails code, participating in test-driven development (TDD), contributing to event-driven systems using tools like Kafka, and ensuring operational excellence through continuous deployment practices—releasing code multiple times daily to production.
• The engineering team at Carwow operates with a strong culture of autonomy, curiosity, and continuous improvement, supported by Engineering Managers who prioritize career progression and team health. You’ll work in a distributed, inclusive environment that values psychological safety, knowledge sharing, and learning from failure, all while being backed by a proven career progression framework that clarifies expectations and growth paths.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in full-stack web development, particularly within the Ruby on Rails ecosystem, while gaining hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices via Terraform and Heroku. You’ll also strengthen your ability to work metrics-driven, communicate effectively across disciplines, and mentor peers—positioning you for long-term growth as a technical leader within a fast-scaling, award-winning tech company recognized for its exceptional culture.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering with a strong grasp of Ruby and Ruby on Rails, including practical application in building and maintaining web applications.
• Comfortable working in a test-driven development (TDD) environment and writing code with comprehensive tests, documentation, and clean structure.
• Experience with or strong interest in event-based systems (e.g., Kafka) and proficiency in using Git or equivalent source control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in distributed, cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and data analysts.
• Self-driven mindset with a track record of taking ownership of product outcomes and delivering impact in metrics-driven environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and effective communication within engineering teams.

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement with access to offices in London, Munich, Madrid, and Porto, plus 4–5 annual trips to London for team bonding and social events.
• Competitive salary, matched pension contributions, share options, and private healthcare (Vitality) with eyecare vouchers and life assurance for financial and personal security.
• Generous holiday package including 28 days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 3 years and 35 after 10 years), plus special leave for weddings, moving house, and the option to buy 3 extra days per year.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support: monthly coaching via Spill, inclusive parental and fertility leave policies, bubble childcare support, and discounted nanny fees.
• Professional development perks: up to £500/€550 home office allowance, latest tech (MacBook or Surface), generous learning and development budget, and regular lunch & learns with expert speakers.
• Fun and inclusive culture: regular social events, tech lunches, book clubs, coffee with execs, and a refer-a-friend bonus program.

Skills & Technologies

Ruby

Express

Rails

PostgreSQL

Remote

Degree Required

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About Carwow Ltd

Carwow is a UK-based online platform that allows consumers to compare new-car offers from franchised dealers and buy or lease vehicles digitally. Founded in 2010, it aggregates dealer pricing, facilitates vehicle ordering, and provides financing and leasing options. The company also offers trade-in valuations and home delivery services, while charging partner dealerships a fee for completed sales. Headquartered in London, Carwow operates in the United Kingdom and several European markets, aiming to simplify the car-buying process through technology and transparent pricing.

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