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. London (Hybrid - 2 days in the London Office)Reports to: Engineering Manager - Customer ToolingAbout the roleAt Rightmove, we're on a mission to make home moving easier and simpler for everyone. Every month, millions of people spend over a billion minutes on our platform, with more than 140 million visits across our website and apps. Behind that experience is a team of passionate engineers building the tools and services that power how we operate. We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help shape and deliver innovative solutions for our customers. You'll develop and build out a unique part of the platform, offering self-serving products that help our customers manage their portfolios and navigate the platform seamlessly. Our teams are autonomous and cross-functional, combining design, product, engineering and testing expertise. You'll collaborate closely with others to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that support millions of users, thousands of agents, and hundreds of Rightmovers. You'll play a key role in defining scalable, maintainable, and high-performance solutions to both business and technical challenges. What you'll be doingDesigning and building new features and enhancements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker. Taking ownership of key technical decisions and delivering projects end-to-end. Writing high-quality, secure, and extensible code that supports both current needs and future growth. Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, helping to build a culture of growth, ownership, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone whoBrings strong commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka. Has successfully led complex projects, including coordinating work across multiple engineers. Has a deep understanding of TDD practices and pipeline optimisation, including left-shifting. Is passionate about performance, scalability, and understanding user behaviour. 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. What we offerCash 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. 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. We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process. 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. By applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over and that you've read and understood our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process.
Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java (Permanent) in London employer: Rightmove
Rightmove is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion while fostering personal and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for ongoing training, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers. Located in London, the hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the Proptech market.
