Rightmove

Business Analyst - Mortgages This role is a brilliant opportunity to help shape and deliver one of Rightmove's evolving product areas. You will be embedded as part of the Mortgages domain, working across two multi-skilled Product Teams, supporting at all stages of the Product Development Lifecycle, providing analysis support for Discovery, Shaping and Delivery. What you'll be doing Work closely with the Head of Product and Product Managers to identify the need for Business Analysis support Support Discovery initiatives to evaluate new ideas or investigate issues and problems Work with Product Managers, Product Designers, internal stakeholders and external suppliers to shape prioritised work, ensuring a smooth transition into delivery. This may include mapping processes, identifying and assessing impacts, defining options and assessing feasibility, analysing data to identify themes and trends, eliciting and documenting requirements, or creating specifications for data integrations Collaborate with stakeholders and Engineers during the delivery stage to define clear and complete acceptance criteria Support QA and test activities, including support for defect investigation and resolution Support the completion of DPIA requests from new mortgage vendors, including development of effective and robust processes to streamline the DPIA process We're looking for someone who Believes strongly in the value that Business Analysis adds Is proactive and outcome-focused Loves solving problems and identifying innovative solutions Is curious, asks great questions and is always looking to develop their skills and knowledge Can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and can communicate complex or technical concepts in an easily understandable way, tailored to the audience's needs Thrive within a fast-paced, complex and evolving environment Shares Rightmove's values and is excited about helping others make their move What you'll bring to the role Experience of working within a regulated Financial Services environment A history of delivering a high-quality analysis service to customers, utilising a range of techniques including problem and opportunity analysis, impact assessments, requirements engineering, process and journey mapping and improvement, data modelling and analysis, and solution assessment and design Experience of being embedded within an agile or Product environment, supporting end to end delivery of new products, projects and features Experience of defining and documenting the data requirements for APIs and other integrations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to see the bigger picture while diving into detail Knowledge of the mortgage market and/or experience of working within the mortgage industry - a strong advantage but not essential

Rightmove seeks a Java Engineer to develop high-quality, reliable software for its iOS and Android apps. You will collaborate with product managers and designers, implementing modern engineering practices and contributing to a culture of improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in Java development, a commitment to testing, and a proactive approach. Responsibilities include resolving production issues, designing scalable systems, and working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features.

The Role As a Java Engineer, you will develop high quality, reliable, and scalable software that can be deployed frequently and safely into production. You will work in a cross functional team alongside product managers, designers, and other engineers to build and evolve the services that power Rightmove's iOS and Android apps. You will help design solutions to complex business and technical challenges, apply modern engineering practices, and contribute to a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. You will also be an advocate for automated testing and promote a thoughtful, test driven approach across the team. A Typical Week Might Involve: Building and improving microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker Working with your team to design APIs and services that power our mobile experiences Contributing to technical discussions and helping prioritise features during sprints Reviewing code, sharing feedback, and supporting others through collaboration and mentoring Troubleshooting production issues and improving performance and reliability Exploring new technologies and proposing ways to enhance our systems and workflows Partnering with product, data, and design to ensure we are delivering meaningful outcomes for users What We're Looking For: Experience building and maintaining Java based applications An understanding of the importance of testing and familiarity with TDD practices An analytical and collaborative approach to solving problems A commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code Curiosity about how systems perform in production and how users interact with them A proactive attitude toward learning and improving how the team works A willingness to share knowledge and contribute to a supportive team culture A sense of ownership and accountability for delivering high quality solutions Key Responsibilities: Identify and resolve production issues, analysing logs to provide timely and effective solutions Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems Work closely with colleagues in Product, UX, QA, and Data to deliver complete, high quality features Nice to Have: Experience across the full stack or exposure to front end, iOS, or Android development Familiarity with cloud and container technologies such as Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Experience working with data science teams to productionise AI models and integrate them into microservices Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. 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.

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. Privacy Statement 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 Android Engineer 1 Location: Soho Square, London Office / Hybrid Reporting to: Engineering Manager Overview: We are on a mission to be 'the app you can't move without'. Our Android app serves millions of users every month as they search, dream and plan their next move. We are looking for a product minded Senior Android Engineer to lead the delivery of key journeys in the Rightmove Android app. As part of a cross disciplinary team with Product Managers, QA, Back end engineers, Product Designers and Analytics, you will design, build and iterate on impactful features. You will own complex technical areas, mentor other engineers, and help define patterns and practices that keep our app fast, stable and enjoyable to work on. Responsibilities Product Collaboration: Partner with Product and Design from discovery through delivery, shaping requirements and proposing Android native solutions. End to End Ownership: Lead the design and implementation of complex features, ensuring they are well architected, observable and straightforward to evolve. Technical Excellence: Apply modern Android development practices using Kotlin, AndroidX and Jetpack Compose, and champion clean, modular architectures. User Focused Delivery: Ensure features feel intuitive and polished for Android users, with attention to performance, accessibility and offline behaviour. Mentorship: Guide and support other engineers through pairing, reviews and technical coaching, helping to grow the strength of the Android discipline. Data Driven Iteration: Instrument features with analytics, collaborate with Data and Product to interpret results, and iterate based on real user behaviour. Quality & Reliability: Maintain high standards for testing, crash free sessions and observability, and contribute to incident investigation and prevention. Qualifications Experience: 4+ years of Android engineering experience building and shipping consumer products in Kotlin. Architectural Depth: Comfortable designing architectures for complex features, including modularisation, DI and clear separation of concerns. Product Mindset: Understands product goals, can challenge and refine requirements, and makes trade offs explicit. Cross Functional Skills: Proven experience collaborating closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Analytics and Back end teams. Operational Awareness: Familiar with monitoring, crash reporting, performance analysis and release management on Android. Mentoring Ability: Experience supporting and reviewing the work of other engineers and helping them to grow. Communication: Able to explain complex technical ideas clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Bonus points Experience running A/B tests and experiments on mobile. Contributions to Android communities, talks or open source projects. Experience improving build performance, CI pipelines or release tooling. Our approach to AI At Rightmove, we expect everyone to actively explore and use AI tools to improve their productivity, creativity and impact. We believe that software and product are ultimate people problems, and everything we build is aimed at improving the lives of others. Our view is that thoughtful use of AI can free up more time for the human parts of our work, understanding real problems, listening carefully, and making sure we are solving the right things in the right way. If you are not curious about how to use AI to work smarter, this is unlikely to be the right environment for you. 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 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 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. 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. 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.

Rightmove is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to lead the development of impactful features for our Android app, which serves millions of users monthly. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality and user-focused solutions while mentoring fellow engineers to strengthen our Android discipline. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in Android engineering, proficiency in Kotlin, and a strong product mindset, making trade-offs clear. We support a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home and the office for a flexible work environment.

Rightmove is seeking a Product Manager for Native Apps to join their team in London with a hybrid work model. The role involves managing product ownership, collaborating with designers, and enhancing customer experiences through effective product strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology-led product management and excellent organizational skills to drive successful project delivery.

Rightmove in Milton Keynes is looking for an Application Analyst to help improve digital solutions for internal teams. In this role, you'll work within a SCRUM team to design and implement solutions through low-code platforms, while also using SQL for data management. The ideal candidate should have skills in Microsoft tools like Excel and experience with automation tools such as UiPath. A collaborative spirit and ability to ask thoughtful questions are key for success in this position.

Product Manager - Native Apps (Customer) Location: London office / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office). Reporting to: Senior Product Manager. We are on a mission to give everyone the belief that they can make their move. This role joins at an exciting time as we grow the Native Apps team responsible for end to end experiences on our iOS & Android apps. Responsibilities Manage the ownership and monitoring of the products and functionality owned by the team through use of the objectives and KPIs you will define. Create and validate business cases that underpin the product/initiative, with clear definition of opportunity, costs, and benefit. Proactively contribute to initiatives that aim to improve our customer or consumer experience, both identifying your own contribution and supporting others in theirs. Initiate and/or undertake any analysis to highlight any impacts to systems or business processes. Take an active role in the experience discovery of initiatives and products, working closely with Product Designers and Researchers to define the approach. Collaborate with user experience specialists and visual designers to re work existing experiences, as well as creating new ones. Spend time understanding what motivates our customers and ensuring they are up to date with industry insights. Generate unique ideas, resourceful in identifying opportunities, and encourage innovation within the team. Work with engineers and technical architects to understand technology limitations, recommendations and development options. Be accountable for requirements definition and delivery of solutions across your product/initiatives. Maintain a backlog of improvements for your area, clearly describing how they support our overall business goals; work with the Senior Product Manager & Head of Product to prioritise these alongside the wider priorities for the domain and product function. Work with Senior Product Manager & the Head of Product to help shape the strategic direction, vision and objectives for our Core Customers (whilst ensuring close alignment to the broader Apps priorities) based on clear rational, analysis and insights. Qualifications Can lead product discovery, culminating in clear recommendations and, where relevant, the best approaches for delivery. Has experience delivering successful end to end delivery of software products in a technology led company. Takes responsibility for a product and delivers it with an autonomous delivery team. Is passionate about delivering quality experience and software to end users. Has excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to multitask and make tough calls. Effectively manages relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment on product goals, and collaboration throughout the product lifecycle. Sets and measures clear, realistic and timely goals. Builds a deep understanding of how an organisation is run, both commercially and operationally. Actively encourages contributions from all those around them recognising the value of team members input when solving problems. Thinks long term and will drive the vision for the product their team is working on. Has found the agile philosophy to be second nature. Comfortable describing the technical implementation of their product. Desire to learn and improve themselves and the processes within the team. Is equally comfortable and engaged negotiating the roadmap with product leaders, presenting to senior leaders, or discussing implementation with our engineers. Equal Opportunity Statement Rightmove is an equal opportunity employer. We 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.

Rightmove, the UK's largest property portal, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work in a hybrid role based in London. You will join cross-functional teams focused on developing scalable backend services using modern technology stacks like Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka. In this role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure high-quality and secure code, while also advocating for emerging technologies. Benefits include private medical insurance, a cash plan for treatments, a competitive compensation package, and 27 days holiday plus volunteering days.

The role Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in the London office) Reports to: Engineering Manager Rightmove is the UK's largest property portal, supporting millions of users who plan their next move. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our autonomous cross functional teams and help build high quality, scalable backend services and applications that power the platform. Responsibilities Develop new features and improvements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL and Docker. Collaborate cross functionally with product, design, testing and business stakeholders to align on goals and requirements. Balance feature development with technical debt, making thoughtful trade offs based on timing and impact. Ensure high quality, secure and extensible code that meets current and future needs. Communicate effectively with stakeholders and third parties to align technical solutions with business objectives. Advocate for emerging technologies that drive value and align with the company roadmap. Qualifications Commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot and Kafka. Proven collaboration on complex projects. Strong collaboration, coordination and solution oriented mindset. Clear understanding of testing best practice and pipeline optimisation. Enjoys delivering high quality code and debating the merits of different solutions. Keenness to understand the performance of live applications and how users interact with them. Desire to use the latest technologies and take initiative to improve team processes. Passion for sharing knowledge with the wider product development team. Willingness to ask questions and learn from peers. Sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you and your team deliver. 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. Hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 2 days in office. Contributory stakeholder pension. Life assurance at 4 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 to deals and discounts on travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema and more. Equal Opportunity Employer Rightmove is an equal opportunity employer and will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We believe 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.

London, UK 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. Location: London office / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Reporting to: Head of Engineering Domains: Consumer The Role We're searching for a Principal Engineer to help shape the future of engineering across one of our most influential spaces in the business: the Consumer domain, specifically. This is the heart of the customer journey, and your work will directly power experiences used by millions every day. This senior cross-domain role is ideal for someone who wants to drive impact across multiple teams, deepen our architectural thinking, and help us raise the bar on technical execution, product delivery, and long term platform health. We are particularly looking for someone with deep specialist knowledge in Elastic, able to guide how we evolve our search and discovery capabilities for the next stage of our growth. You'll bring a blend of technical excellence, strong product instincts, and collaborative leadership, acting as a trusted partner to engineering managers, product leads, and domain heads. If you're already working across team boundaries, influencing technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and thinking beyond the local scope, this could be the next step for you. ️Head to our tech blog to find out more about our engineering culture! What You'll Be Doing Engineering & Architecture Leadership Lead the design of systems that are scalable, resilient, and fit for purpose, particularly where complexity cuts across team boundaries. Shape the architectural direction of the consumer domain, particularly search, in alignment with our strategic goals. Identify areas where we can increase reuse, improve performance, or make smarter technology decisions. Delivery Impact Partner with EMs and PMs to guide scoping, sequencing, and risk mitigation for large, high value initiatives. Unblock teams by spotting better ways forward, helping shift delivery patterns or simplifying complexity. Influence outcomes through strong product awareness and a focus on business and user value. Standards & Practices Champion engineering quality, from code structure and testing practices through to observability and operational readiness. Spot patterns and inefficiencies in how we build software and collaborate, and help teams adopt better ways of working. Influence how we think about platform services, shared capabilities, and long term sustainability of our tech estate. Coaching & Influence Be a source of mentorship and thought partnership for senior engineers and tech leads. Model excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership behaviours across teams. Help us grow our internal technical community, supporting better knowledge sharing and cross domain learning. We're Looking For Someone Who Is already operating across multiple teams or domains and has a strong sense of the wider technical estate. Brings deep experience designing and delivering complex systems with significant business or user impact. Communicates clearly, adapts to the audience, and helps bring people on the journey. Thinks strategically, balancing technical concerns with product and organisational context. Regularly supports or mentors other engineers and is invested in growing our engineering culture. Knows how to move between high level architecture and hands on technical problem solving as needed. Is trusted by peers and stakeholders alike, known for their judgement, empathy, and pragmatism. Why This Role? Influence some of the most strategic and visible areas of the business. Shape technical direction in ways that unlock better outcomes for teams and customers. Create the conditions for great engineering across a large, varied and interesting codebase. Help others grow while continuing to grow yourself. Our Approach to AI At Rightmove, we believe software and product are ultimately people problems, and everything we build aims to improve the lives of others. We see AI as a helpful way to create more space for the human side of our work, from understanding real needs to making sure we are solving the right problems in the right way. There is an expectation that you are proactive in exploring how AI can support your own workflow and productivity, and that you approach it with curiosity and an open mind. About Rightmove Our vision is to give everyone the belief that 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 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: We create value by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers. We think big by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations. We care deeply by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity. We move together by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive. We make a difference by focusing on delivering measurable impact. 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! People are the foundation of Rightmove - We'll help you build a career on it. 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 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. Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching. Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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.

London, UK 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. Location: London office / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Reporting to: Head of Engineering Domains: Consumer The Role We're searching for a Principal Engineer to help shape the future of engineering across one of our most influential spaces in the business: the Consumer domain, specifically. This is the heart of the customer journey, and your work will directly power experiences used by millions every day. This senior cross-domain role is ideal for someone who wants to drive impact across multiple teams, deepen our architectural thinking, and help us raise the bar on technical execution, product delivery, and long-term platform health. We are particularly looking for someone with deep specialist knowledge in Elastic, able to guide how we evolve our search and discovery capabilities for the next stage of our growth. You'll bring a blend of technical excellence, strong product instincts, and collaborative leadership, acting as a trusted partner to engineering managers, product leads, and domain heads.If you're already working across team boundaries, influencing technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and thinking beyond the local scope, this could be the next step for you. ️Head to ourtech blog to find out more about our engineering culture! What you'll be doing: Engineering & Architecture Leadership Lead the design of systems that are scalable, resilient, and fit for purpose, particularly where complexity cuts across team boundaries. Shape the architectural direction of the consumer domain, particularly search, in alignment with our strategic goals. Identify areas where we can increase reuse, improve performance, or make smarter technology decisions. Delivery Impact Partner with EMs and PMs to guide scoping, sequencing, and risk mitigation for large, high-value initiatives. Unblock teams by spotting better ways forward, helping shift delivery patterns or simplifying complexity. Influence outcomes through strong product awareness and a focus on business and user value. Standards & Practices Champion engineering quality, from code structure and testing practices through to observabilityand operational readiness. Spot patterns and inefficiencies in how we build software and collaborate, and help teams adoptbetter ways of working. Influence how we think about platform services, shared capabilities, and long-term sustainabilityof our tech estate. Coaching & Influence Be a source of mentorship and thought partnership for senior engineers and tech leads. Model excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership behaviours across teams. Help us grow our internal technical community, supporting better knowledge sharing and cross-domain learning. We're looking for someone who: Is already operating across multiple teams or domains and has a strong sense of the widertechnical estate. Brings deep experience designing and delivering complex systems with significant business oruser impact. Communicates clearly, adapts to the audience, and helps bring people on the journey. Thinks strategically, balancing technical concerns with product and organisational context. Regularly supports or mentors other engineers and is invested in growing our engineeringculture. Knows how to move between high-level architecture and hands-on technical problem solving asneeded. Is trusted by peers and stakeholders alike, known for their judgement, empathy, and pragmatism. Why This Role? Influence some of the most strategic and visible areas of the business. Shape technical direction in ways that unlock better outcomes for teams and customers. Create the conditions for great engineering across a large, varied and interesting codebase. Help others grow while continuing to grow yourself. Our Approach to AI At Rightmove, we believe software and product are ultimately people problems, and everything we build aims to improve the lives of others. We see AI as a helpful way to create more space for the human side of our work, from understanding real needs to making sure we are solving the right problems in the right way. There is an expectation that you are proactive in exploring how AI can support your own workflow and productivity, and that you approach it with curiosity and an open mind. About Rightmove Our vision is to give everyone the belief that 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 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: Wecreatevalue by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers. Wethinkbigger by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations. Wecaredeeply by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity. Wemovetogether by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive. Wemakea difference by focusing on delivering measurable impact. 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 of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making People are the foundation of Rightmove - We'll help you build a career on it. 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 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. 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 based on 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. By applying, you confirm that you are aged at least 18 or over andthat you've read and understood our Privacy Policy , which explains how we handle and protect your personal information during the recruitment process. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Rightmove Careers? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile What is your desired salary for this role? Your availability or current notice period? Select At Rightmove, we believe the best outcomes come when we connect regularly in person. 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Rightmove is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team in London. This role involves designing innovative solutions and integrating third-party platforms to enhance our service delivery. The successful candidate will engage in meaningful projects that impact users significantly. You should be well-versed in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka, and possess experience in leading complex projects. Rightmove offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in the London Office) Reports to: Engineering Manager - Customer Tooling The role At 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 internal users. You'll work on in house applications and microservices, integrating with third party platforms to support our core business. This is an opportunity to solve meaningful problems at scale, with real impact across the organisation. 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 doing Designing and building new features and enhancements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker. Collaborating with cross functional teams and stakeholders to shape solutions and align on priorities. Taking ownership of key technical decisions and delivering projects end to end. Balancing new feature development with technical debt, making thoughtful, pragmatic trade offs. Writing high quality, secure, and extensible code that supports both current needs and future growth. Communicating effectively with stakeholders and third parties to ensure solutions meet business objectives. Championing new and emerging technologies that add value and align with our roadmap. Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, helping to build a culture of growth, ownership, and continuous improvement. We're looking for someone who Brings strong commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka. Has successfully led complex projects, including coordinating work across multiple engineers. Is highly collaborative, organised, and solution focused in their approach. Has a deep understanding of TDD practices and pipeline optimisation, including left shifting. Can balance technical priorities with business OKRs through pragmatic decision making. Is passionate about performance, scalability, and understanding user behaviour. Proactively introduces new ideas, technologies, and ways of working to improve team outcomes. Is committed to sharing knowledge, fostering team ownership, and contributing to a psychologically safe and inclusive environment. 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. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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.