Software Engineer Backend – Agent Select

Software Engineer Backend – Agent Select Overview

At Rightmove, we are dedicated to simplifying the home moving process for everyone. Our platform is the leading destination for millions of users seeking properties, industry news, and market insights. We are currently seeking a Backend Engineer to join our team in London, working in a hybrid model.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic engineering organization that builds the services and products that drive Rightmove’s operations. You will work within a collaborative, cross-functional team, focusing on in-house applications and microservices that connect with various third-party systems. Your contributions will enable teams across the business to enhance their efficiency and provide exceptional experiences to our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance backend services using technologies such as Java 21+, Spring Boot, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, SQL, Docker, and Gradle.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and stakeholders to address significant business challenges.
• Take ownership of features from conception to production, influencing both technical and product decisions.
• Create secure, scalable, and maintainable software that meets current and future business requirements.
• Balance the delivery of new features with improvements to the platform and reduction of technical debt.
• Monitor and enhance the performance, reliability, and resilience of production systems.
• Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the technical direction of the team.
• Investigate and advocate for new technologies that can add value for customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in developing backend applications using Java 21+, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to finding effective solutions.
• Familiarity with modern engineering practices, including testing, CI/CD, and deployment automation.
• Willingness to adopt AI tools and practices to enhance software development processes and share insights with the team.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability for both personal and team outcomes.
• Interest in system performance, observability, and user interaction with software.
• Eagerness to share knowledge, learn from peers, and contribute to elevating engineering standards.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages questioning, idea challenges, and continuous improvement.
• Pragmatic mindset capable of making thoughtful trade-offs between speed, quality, and long-term sustainability.

Benefits

• Cash plan for dental, optical, and physiotherapy treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days of annual leave plus two paid volunteering days, with options for holiday purchase.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance equivalent to four times the basic salary for beneficiaries.
• Competitive salary package.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
• Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, and Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access to discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.

Join us at Rightmove and help us make a difference in the home moving experience!

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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