Direction and product strategy. Deliver software that's critical to the wholesale automotive industry, used by thousands of professionals every day. Be part of a global leader, but with the agility and energy of a fast-moving tech team.
What you'll do
1. Provide technical leadership - mentoring engineers, setting standards, and leading by example in the code.
2. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define and execute the technical roadmap.
3. Build secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-based solutions using .NET and AWS.
4. Oversee code reviews, ensure quality, and promote best practices in modern software engineering.
5. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and introduce innovations into our development approach.
6. Drive delivery in an Agile environment - balancing speed, quality, and business value.
What you'll bring
1. Strong background in .NET (preferably .NET 8), C#, and cloud-native development.
2. Experience leading engineering teams in Agile, product-focused environments.
3. Proven ability to grow the next generation of talent.
Apply now and help us lead the way in automotive technology.
Note: STRICTLY NO AGENCIES. We work with a selected set of recruitment partners and do not accept unsolicited CVs or submissions. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organization. We provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organized around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.
Technical expertise required
* Design and deliver highly scalable, secure systems with privacy-by-design principles.
* Experience with AWS or Azure, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), and event-driven systems.
* Knowledge of front-end technologies like React and TypeScript, plus familiarity with GraphQL and micro-frontends.
* Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical worlds.
Core tech stack
* Cloud: AWS or Azure
* Compute: .NET 8 / AWS ECS / Azure VM / Lambda / Azure Functions
* Databases: DynamoDB, MS SQL
* Messaging: SNS/SQS, EventBridge, Event Grid, Azure Service Bus
* Web: React, TypeScript
* DevOps: GitHub Enterprise, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines
* IAC: Terraform
Additional skills that make a difference
* Docker, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
* Test automation tools like Playwright or K6.
* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and shift-left testing principles.
Role overview
Step into a role where leadership meets hands-on engineering—where you can shape the future of automotive platforms while leading a talented team. Join Cox Automotive Europe’s Product Engineering team, building high-quality, cloud-native software that powers wholesale vehicle sales across the UK and Europe. As a Lead Developer at Manheim Auction Services, you will guide our engineering team, deliver innovative solutions, and push the boundaries of automotive technology.
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