The role
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in the London office)
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Rightmove is the UK’s largest property portal, supporting millions of users who plan their next move. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our autonomous cross‑functional teams and help build high‑quality, scalable backend services and applications that power the platform.
Responsibilities
- Develop new features and improvements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL and Docker.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, design, testing and business stakeholders to align on goals and requirements.
- Balance feature development with technical debt, making thoughtful trade‑offs based on timing and impact.
- Ensure high‑quality, secure and extensible code that meets current and future needs.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and third parties to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Advocate for emerging technologies that drive value and align with the company roadmap.
Qualifications
- Commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot and Kafka.
- Proven collaboration on complex projects.
- Strong collaboration, coordination and solution‑oriented mindset.
- Clear understanding of testing best practice and pipeline optimisation.
- Enjoys delivering high quality code and debating the merits of different solutions.
- Keenness to understand the performance of live applications and how users interact with them.
- Desire to use the latest technologies and take initiative to improve team processes.
- Passion for sharing knowledge with the wider product development team.
- Willingness to ask questions and learn from peers.
- Sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you and your team deliver.
Benefits
- Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments.
- Private medical insurance, pension and life insurance, employee assistance plan.
- 27 days holiday plus two paid volunteering days a year and holiday buy schemes.
- Hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 2 days in office.
- Contributory stakeholder pension.
- Life assurance at 4× basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility.
- Travel loans, bike‑to‑work scheme, rental deposit loan.
- Charitable contributions through payroll giving and donation matching.
- Access to deals and discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rightmove is an equal opportunity employer and will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.
We believe a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…