Senior Software Engineer II

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Rightmove Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer II to join our team at Rightmove. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in developing innovative solutions to support our mission of making home moving easier and simpler.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop features and improvements to our applications using Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker.
  • Collaborate with internal contacts and teams to find solutions to complex problems.
  • Take ownership of key technical decisions and project delivery.
  • Balance new deliveries against technical debt and find the right timing for the two.
  • Ensure delivery quality, including meeting security standards and providing for future extensibility of the codebase.
  • Communicate with stakeholders and third parties to understand their needs and how they link together.
  • Investigate and promote the latest emergent technologies and find opportunities to attach them to the business roadmap in ways that benefit both the business and the tech function.
  • Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to help them develop their technical skills.
Requirements
  • Extensive commercial experience of writing applications with Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
  • Lead on technically complex projects where you have assigned work to multiple engineers.
  • Strong coordination and collaboration skills.
  • Great problem-solving skills.
  • Strong TDD practices and ability to debate the pros and cons of left-shifting in the pipeline.
  • Ability to debate the merits of different solutions and discuss where to trim a solution or requirements in order to balance business OKRs against technical OKRs.
  • Keen interest in the performance of live applications and how our users use them.
  • Previous experience of bringing new technologies or frameworks to teams and taking initiative to improve the way the team works.
  • Willingness to share knowledge with the rest of the product development team.
  • Ability to ask questions and use the experience of those around you.
  • Sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you and your team deliver.
About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.

We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.

We believe in careers that open doors, and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we're a great place to work, we're clearly doing something right.

What We Offer
  • 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 to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
  • Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in office.
  • Contributory stakeholder pension.
  • Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member, or other nominated person in your life.
  • 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 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success.



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