Backend (JAVA) Engineer

3 months ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Rightmove Full time

Role: Backend (JAVA) Software Engineer

Location: London (hybrid)

Report to: Engineering Manager

The role

As a Java Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high-quality software and products, able to be deployed frequently and safely into production. Working with similarly minded people, you will help to shape the way we use and adopt technologies and practices, with a modern engineering mindset. You are an advocate of test automation and have a clear view of where to make the best use of it.

At Rightmove we work as part of autonomous cross-functional teams in an agile environment. Each team owns a part of the Rightmove experience made up of design, product and engineering. You will be responsible for defining solutions to business and technical problems in a way which ensures maintainability, scalability and high-performance standards. We work collaboratively across a mix of product and centralised teams, together working towards Rightmove’s strategy.

What you’ll be doing

Developing features and improvements to our applications using Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, Docker Collaborating with internal contacts and the team to find solutions to complex problems Contributing to key decisions, including which features to include during team sprints Estimating user stories Reviewing other developers’ code and debating options as a team Investigating and promoting the latest, emergent technologies Working in an Agile environment Coach and mentor less experienced engineers to help them develop their technical skills

We’re looking for someone who

Has commercial experience of writing applications with Java Has strong problem-solving skills Is passionate about the importance of testing and promotes TDD Has a genuine passion for delivering high quality code and likes to debate the merits of different solutions Wants to use the latest technologies and takes initiative to improve the way the team works Has a keen interest in the performance of live applications and how our user’s use them Wants to use the latest technologies and takes initiative to improve the way the team works Looks to share their knowledge with the rest of the product development team Isn’t afraid to ask questions and use the experience of those around them Has a sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you and your team

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.

Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:

Be approachable and appreciate what others do Make complex things as simple as possible Build great teams, because Rightmove is people Drive improvement, we can always be better Share early, honestly and often

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

If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making... 

What we offer

People are the foundation of Rightmove - We’ll help you build a career on it.

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 & 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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that 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, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are, and how you think and approach things, than a list of qualifications and buzzwords on a CV. Even if you can’t say ‘yes’ to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate about this role, then get in touch.

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