Hybrid Java Engineer – Native Apps

at Rightmove

• Job title: Java Engineer – Native Apps
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, Docker, ElasticSearch, Gradle, Hibernate, iOS, Java, Kafka, Microservices, Spring, Spring Boot, SpringBoot, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Java Engineer responsible for developing mobile applications for Rightmove. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable services and advocate for testing practices in hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, reliable, and scalable software that can be deployed frequently and safely into production
• 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
• Help design solutions to complex business and technical challenges
• Apply modern engineering practices and contribute to a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement
• Advocate for automated testing and promote a thoughtful, test-driven approach across the team
• Build and improve microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker
• Design APIs and services that power mobile experiences
• Contribute to technical discussions and help prioritise features during sprints
• Review code, share feedback, and support others through collaboration and mentoring
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve performance and reliability
• Explore new technologies and propose ways to enhance systems and workflows
• Partner with product, data, and design to deliver meaningful outcomes for users

Requirements

• 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

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 to give back, and holiday buy schemes
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in 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