Go Car Credit is a specialist motor finance lender supporting those with less than perfect credit scores to get behind the wheel. Our hire purchase deals don't just get people a great car – they give people the chance to rebuild their credit score too.
To support growth we're looking for a Technical Development Lead to join us at either our Warrington or Portsmouth offices.
You will have ultimate responsibility for our customer application system and be the bridge between the backend and frontend components. You will set the priority and allocation of technical work, be responsible for development, new features and system enhancements and advise the business on best practice against strategic goals. This will be an interesting and varied role with day-to-day interaction with business analysts, project managers and other supplier-based developers.
We're looking for someone with:
* Proficiency in Laravel PHP, Cake PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, Git, RESTful APIs, OOP and Agile/Scrum (ideally 5 years)
* Proficiency in JSON and XML processing libraries
* Some meaningful experience of leadership/management of third-party developers and direct line management
* Web security and design knowledge
* Strategic thinking and ownership of delivery
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field preferred
In return we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Work-life balance – 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working from our Warrington or Portsmouth offices with a level of flexibility that enables you to have a good work-life balance
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday (FTE)
* Wellbeing support – market leading EAP including 24/7 advice line and 6 sessions of counselling for you and your immediate family, paid leave when you need it most (company sick pay, time off for medical appointments, emergency dependent leave, compassionate leave and fertility treatment leave)
* Financial support – financial wellbeing guidance, discount platform access, car sharing scheme, discounted gym memberships, free flu vaccinations
* Positive culture with a sociable atmosphere, casual dress code, food and drinks provided in the offices at great business park locations
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to join our team at Go Car Credit. Just as our customers come from diverse backgrounds, so do we, and we treat our team and our customers as individuals – with respect and fairness. If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch.