Software Engineer - Backend (Java)

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span data-contrast="none">Rightmove’s Native Apps are central to how millions of people find their next home. We are investing in creating faster, smarter, and more personalised mobile experiences, built on modern technology, powered by data, and driven by teams who care deeply about quality and collaboration.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As part of this transformation, the Native Apps engineering group is becoming a space for experimentation and innovation, where backend systems and mobile experiences come together more seamlessly than ever before.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Joining now means helping to shape how we design, build, and scale the technology that powers the UK’s most trusted property platform, while contributing to an inclusive engineering culture that values learning, creativity, and impact.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">As a&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Java Engineer</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, you will develop high-quality, reliable, and scalable software that can be deployed&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;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.</span>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="none">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.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">A Typical Week Might Involve:</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none"> Building and improving microservices using<strong> </strong></span><span data-contrast="none">Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Working with your team to design APIs and services that power our mobile experiences</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Contributing to technical

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