Head of Architecture

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 4, 67);"><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/careers/content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-30-July-2026-at-10.03.05-3-8.png" alt="" width="1001"><strong><br><br></strong></span></p> <p>Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler,&nbsp;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.</p> <p>We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions&nbsp;of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Location: London (Hybrid)&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}">&nbsp;</span></span></h3> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Reporting to: Group Engineering Director</span></strong>&nbsp;</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":278}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">The role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As Head of Architecture at Rightmove, you'll shape our technology strategy and help turn our mission, </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">"to give everyone the belief they can make their move",</span></em><span data-contrast="auto"> into a well-designed, scalable technology estate. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You'll guide how we evolve a broad set of systems, from in-house software to third-party solutions, within a modern, containerised, event-driven architecture. You will be at the forefront of&nbsp;Rightmove’s journey&nbsp;into AI as it transforms not just the software we build but the way we build&nbsp;it. It's a chance to influence the technical direction of the UK's leading property portal, with real impact on millions of home movers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 222, 180);"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Key </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none">responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278}">&nbsp;</span></span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In your first year, you'll focus on:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":278,"335559991":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Setting architecture strategy</span></strong> - Build and drive a company-wide architecture strategy that supports our broader business goals.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Enabling engineering teams</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> - </span>Work closely&nbsp;with the&nbsp;software engineeri

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