Checkatrade

About Checkatrade

Checkatrade transforms the home improvement experience, connecting millions of homeowners with trusted tradespeople. You'll join a platform boasting over 50,000 vetted members and more than 6 million customer reviews. We pioneer transparency in the trades industry, ensuring quality and reliability for every project. From finding local electricians to booking complex renovations, our platform empowers informed decisions and helps tradespeople grow their businesses. Founded in 1998 and acquired by Brookfield in 2022, Checkatrade continues to drive innovation in the UK home services market, serving approximately 2 million monthly visitors.

How We Work

We embrace a flexible work environment, understanding that talent knows no geographical bounds. While some roles may require office presence, many, including engineering, thrive remotely. Our teams operate with "Async Fridays" and leverage "Innovation Week" to foster creativity and build trust across hybrid setups. You will collaborate with colleagues across multiple UK locations and Barcelona, Spain, contributing to a truly distributed and dynamic team.

Engineering at Checkatrade

At Checkatrade, you'll solve complex challenges at the intersection of home services and cutting-edge technology. Our engineers build secure, scalable solutions using modern cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, Azure). We are pioneering the use of AI and automation to embed security directly into the development workflow, moving beyond traditional "checkbox security." You will craft tools, platforms, and paved paths that empower developers to ship securely by default, using technologies like Terraform, Kubernetes, and robust CI/CD pipelines. We're not just securing; we're innovating with AI to transform code review and threat modeling. You'll contribute to a tech stack that includes mobile compatibility, Google Tag Manager, SSL by Default, Google Font API, DNSSEC, HSTS, and Google Analytics, always looking for ways to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. This is where you build the future of secure software development.

Why Join Us

• Shape the future of secure software development using AI and automation.
• Work on a platform serving millions of users and over 50,000 businesses.
• Collaborate in a flexible, remote-friendly environment with diverse teams.
• Build innovative solutions that directly impact consumer trust and tradesperson success.
• Grow your skills with continuous learning support and career development programs.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary + annual bonus.
• Employee Share Programme.
• Health, well-being and learning support.
• Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme.
• Birthday/Special day leave.
• Buy & sell holiday scheme.
• 1 week’s paid charity leave.