Developer Contractor

CarFinance 247 Limited.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading online car finance broker in Manchester is seeking a Mid-Level Developer to join their digital team. In this role, you'll design and maintain platforms for template websites, working closely with a dynamic team to deliver scalable solutions. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with modern technologies like Vue/React and Node. The position offers flexible/hybrid working options and substantial benefits, promoting a strong company culture focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Subsidised Onsite Parking

Free fruit and barista bar

Onsite gym

Birthday off!

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Healthcare Cash plan

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in software engineering, ideally in a fast-paced or agency environment.
• Strong proficiency in modern web development technologies such as Vue/React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Node.
• Experience building scalable, modular platforms or CMS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the core platform for managing template websites.
• Develop reusable, configurable website templates for rapid deployment.
• Implement seamless integrations with internal and third-party systems.

Skills

3+ years’ experience in software engineering

Modern web development technologies (Vue/React, TypeScript/JavaScript, Node)

Building scalable, modular platforms

Familiarity with cloud services (Azure, Cloudflare)

Understanding of web security and accessibility

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

About Car Finance 247

Car Finance 247 is the UK’s leading online car finance broker, driven by innovation, technology, and a customer-centric approach. We’re building a new platform to empower our dealer partners with scalable, FCA-compliant template websites, enabling seamless integrations and exceptional digital experiences. Join us as we redefine the future of car finance and dealer technology.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Mid-Level Developer to join our growing digital team in Manchester. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in building and evolving the platform that powers our template websites. You’ll work closely with designers, product owners, and other engineers to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that drive dealer success and customer engagement.

Location: Flexible/Hybrid options available
Type: Contractor (3 month initial term)
Salary/Rate: Based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Development: Design, build, and maintain the core platform for managing template websites, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance.
• Template Engineering: Develop reusable, configurable website templates that support rapid deployment and customization for dealer partners.
• Integration: Implement seamless integrations with internal and third-party systems (e.g., finance calculators, compliance modules, analytics).
• Collaboration: Work with designers, product owners, and stakeholders to refine requirements, user journeys, and technical specifications.
• Testing & Deployment: Develop and execute automated tests; support CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable releases.
• Continuous Improvement: Use analytics, user feedback, and performance data to iterate and enhance platform features.
• Compliance: Ensure all solutions meet FCA and industry compliance standards, including accessibility and security requirements.
• Learning & Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web platform engineering.

About You

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 3+ years’ experience in software engineering, ideally in a fast-paced or agency environment.
• Strong proficiency in modern web development technologies (Vue/React, TypeScript/JavaScript, Node).
• Experience building scalable, modular platforms or CMS solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g. Azure, Cloudflare) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of web security, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO best practices.
• Experience collaborating with designers and product teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Desirable:

• Background working with car dealerships or automotive retail environments.
• Experience with template-driven website platforms or white-label solutions.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry or financial services.
• Familiarity with FCA compliance and financial product disclosure requirements.
• Experience with analytics tools and data-driven development.

About Us

• Subsidised Onsite Parking.
• Free fruit, barista bar and juice bar.
• Onsite gym.
• Free transport to and from Piccadilly.
• Birthday off!
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay.
• Time off from day-one for fertility appointments.
• Discount club.
• Healthcare Cash plan.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent career progression across the business.

At Car Finance 247 our determination and strong team culture have helped us become the number one online car finance broker in the UK. We are one of the UK’s fastest growing privately owned businesses, having ranked in the Sunday Time Fast Track 100 for each of the last 4 years.

We create personalised and high-quality customer experiences driven by outstanding tech, streamlined process and most importantly, amazing people. Over the next 12 months we have exciting upcoming projects to cement our position as market leaders in every aspect of our business and that journey starts with attracting the best talent.

As an equal opportunity’s employer, the 247 Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employee’s and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the 247 Group