Ben Longbottom-smith
Senior Software Developer at Auto Trader UK
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Top SchoolBen Longbottom-smith is a senior software developer with nine years of full-stack experience, currently driving consumer-focused applications at Auto Trader UK. He designs, builds, and tests robust software while balancing strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a practical eye for user needs. A recognized go-to technical resource within his team, he also mentors junior developers and champions early-career talent. As a co-founder and lead of Auto Trader's Career Kickstart Network, he built a cross-network program that grew to 6 facilitators and 160+ members, coordinating with 10+ networks and delivering events with high member impact. He holds an MSc in Computing (Distinction) from Manchester Metropolitan University and a BSc in Mathematics with Business and Management from the University of Manchester, and combines academic rigor with hands-on delivery. Based in Manchester, he brings a collaborative, delivery-focused approach to solving complex problems across the full stack.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours, Mathematics with Business and Management, Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Honours, Mathematics with Business and Management at The University of Manchesterhttps://www.codecademy.com/benls95, Computer Programming, https://www.codecademy.com/benls95, Computer Programming at CodecademyHigh School, High School at Rossett SchoolMaster of Science (MSc), Computing, Distinction, Master of Science (MSc), Computing, Distinction at The Manchester Metropolitan University
English, FrenchGithub contributions (5)
benls95/project-exrates
Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Contributions:12 commits, 10 pushes, 2 branches in 10 months
benls95/project-doctor
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
Contributions:3 pushes, 1 branch in 19 days
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