Application Analyst Milton Keynes, UK

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.

The role

The Product Development team plays a pivotal role in delivering the overall digital experience for customers, consumers and colleagues underpinning the Rightmove business. The Application Analyst role sits within one of our Internal Product Teams providing digital solutions to Rightmove’s internal teams. It is a key member of a SCRUM product team working with Product Owner, Software and QA Engineers to analyse business problems, design and deliver technical solutions through configuration of business applications and low‑code solutions.

The Application Analyst reports to the Business Systems Manager and works closely with other application and platform engineers, Product Owners, Architects and Operations team members.

A typical week as an Application Analyst might involve:

• Building practical solutions using low‑code platforms, including applications, workflows and automations.
• Using SQL to query, analyse and support changes to data across Rightmove’s business applications.
• Using platforms such as UiPath to automate manual or repetitive processes.
• Working closely with Rightmove’s teams to understand challenges, identify opportunities and explore where technology can help deliver better outcomes.
• Collaborating with Product Owners, Software Engineers and Quality Assurance Engineers to understand business problems and agree the best approach to solving them.
• Sharing progress regularly with the product team and end users, using feedback to shape and improve the solution as it develops.
• Supporting testing activity across the team, including validating changes, helping meet sprint commitments and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a creative and logical problem‑solver, with a genuine interest in using technology to solve business problems.
• Is curious and keen to build confidence with new technologies, tools and ways of working.
• Can ask clear, thoughtful questions to get to the heart of what is needed.
• Enjoys working collaboratively with the team to explore, challenge and improve potential solutions.
• Is comfortable constructively questioning direction when something is unclear or does not feel right.
• Takes ownership of their work and cares about the quality of what they and their team deliver.
• Asks for support when needed and learns from the experience of those around them.
• Shares knowledge and skills with others, both within and beyond their immediate team.
• Can manage and prioritise their work effectively, balancing urgency with quality.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Intermediate to advanced skills in tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, or similar business applications.
• Experience learning how software platforms work and using that knowledge to configure, improve or support business processes.
• A working understanding of SQL, including querying, interpreting and working with data.
• A track record of learning new technologies and applying them to solve practical problems.

We would love to find someone who:

• Has experience improving internal processes, systems or ways of working.
• Has an understanding of BPMN or similar process‑mapping approaches, with the ability to design clear and efficient workflows.
• Has experience building or configuring low‑code solutions in platforms such as AppSmith, Power Apps, Retool or similar.
• Has experience automating manual tasks using tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere or Blue Prism.
• Has experience using collaboration and delivery tools such as Confluence, Jira or similar.
• Has experience working in an Agile or Scrum team.

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.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4× your 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 deals and discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema and more.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, and 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.

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