Principal Backend Engineer – Hybrid, Equity & PTO

Company: Autotrader
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Autotrader in Manchester is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Backend) to help build a scalable platform powering Autotrader.co.uk and beyond. You’ll work on Spring Boot services, RESTful APIs, and high-throughput systems.

The role emphasizes leadership, architecture discussions and mentoring, with a hybrid working model. Salary £60,000–£80,000, plus a 10% annual share award and comprehensive benefits.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026