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MOTORS· HQ in 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom

Principal Platform Engineer

Location: Richmond upon Thames, UK (Fully Remote) · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Lead · Posted: November 12, 2026 · Verified: Nov 12, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Lead the design and development of Cazoo's core platform services, ensuring high availability and scalability. Mentor engineers and drive technical strategy for the marketplace.
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UK used-car marketplace monetising dealer leads and listings.

Headquarters: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom

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