Software Engineer (Backend) - Agent Select

About the role

Rightmove is seeking a Backend Engineer to join a cross-functional team building scalable services and microservices. You will own features from conception to production, contributing to technical architecture while balancing feature delivery with platform improvements. The role focuses on enabling business teams to move faster and delivering exceptional experiences to millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and enhance services using Java 21+, Spring Boot, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, SQL, Docker and Gradle
• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers and stakeholders to solve meaningful business challenges
• Own features from idea through to production, helping shape both technical and product decisions
• Build secure, scalable and maintainable software that supports current and future business needs
• Balance feature delivery with platform improvements and technical debt reduction
• Monitor and improve the performance, reliability and resilience of production systems
• Contribute to architecture discussions and influence technical direction within your team
• Explore and champion new technologies that can create value for our customers and colleagues

Required skills

• Java 21+
• Spring Boot
• Kafka
• Elasticsearch
• Couchbase
• SQL
• Docker
• Gradle
• CI/CD
• Observability

Benefits

• Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 27 days holiday
• Volunteering days
• Holiday buy schemes
• Travel Loans
• Bike to Work scheme

About the Company

Rightmove is the UK's largest property portal, helping millions of people plan their next move. They are a friendly, supportive organisation that places their core values at the heart of everything they do.