Overview

Rightmove Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Role: Senior Backend Engineer I (Java)

Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in the MK Office)

Reports to: Engineering Manager

What you'll be doing

• Develop new features and improvements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to align on goals and requirements.
• Take ownership of key technical decisions and end-to-end project delivery.
• 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.
• Mentor junior engineers and help foster a culture of growth, ownership, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• Extensive commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
• Proven leadership on complex projects, including task assignment across multiple engineers.
• Strong collaboration, coordination, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Deep understanding of TDD practices and pipeline optimisation, including left-shifting.
• Skilled in balancing technical and business OKRs through pragmatic decision-making.
• Passionate about application performance and user behaviour insights.
• Proactive in introducing new technologies and improving team practices.
• Committed to knowledge sharing, fostering team ownership, and creating a psychologically safe environment.

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 are home to the UK's largest choice of properties and are a go-to destination for millions planning their next move.

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 per year, and holiday buy schemes
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in office
• Contributory stakeholder pension
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid parental leave (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 various services

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will not discriminate on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.