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. Location: London / Hybrid (2 days per week in office) Reporting to: Platform Engineering Manager The Platform and Reliability Engineering Teams are responsible for the services that underpin the Rightmove website and enable all of our product development teams to ship functionality rapidly and safely. The Site Reliability Engineering Manager’s role is to ensure operational excellence, drive observability and reliability at scale, and own the incident management processes and tools. This position blends people leadership, full stack reliability engineering, service management, influencing without authority. The successful candidate brings strong technical experience in reliability engineering, monitoring, alerting and observability for product‑led technology companies combined with strong customer empathy and communication skills. Monitoring, Alerting, and Observability Product teams have high reliability confidence, incident detection and resolution are smooth due to proactive monitoring, well‑maintained alerts/logs and high levels of observability coverage. Prioritisation based on reliability risk and real data. Good data quality, insights & decision‑making with strong feedback loops to all relevant stakeholders Reliability Engineering Own and manage reliability roadmap and metrics, initiatives/projects, and OKR delivery in line with expectations. Align reliability strategy and delivery plans with business goals, partnering with technical product manager, DX, CF, DBA, security, product and data teams. Proven experience in site reliability engineering management, overseeing observability, monitoring, reliability, and service delivery in production environments. Understanding of reliability in distributed software microservices and cloud-based environments. Familiarity with platform engineering concepts including developer platforms, reusable platform components, reducing friction for product teams. Experience improving operational processes and developing documented procedures (monitoring, DR, incident response, upgrade processes). Leadership, team management, collaboration and communication skills, aligned with expectations for managing technical/engineering teams. 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 create value… by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers. We care deeply… by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity. 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. 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 the 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. ~ 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 based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. 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.
Engineering Manager - Full Stack in London employer: Rightmove Careers
Rightmove is an exceptional employer that prioritises team development and inclusivity, making it a fantastic place for Engineering Managers to thrive. With a competitive compensation package and a hybrid working model, employees enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still benefiting from collaborative office interactions in the vibrant Soho area of London. The company fosters a culture of growth and excellence, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to high-impact projects.
