Software Engineer at CarFinance247, Manchester/Remote, 3 Months initial, £Contractor Rate

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 Software Engineer 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.

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:

• 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.