Senior Software Engineer II (Frontend) - Search Core

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’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. 

Location: London - hybrid (Wednesday & Thursday office days)
Reports to: Engineering Manager, Core Search

The role
At Rightmove, millions of people use our products at some of the most important moments in their lives. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you'll play a key role in building the tools, systems and experiences that help keep the UK's favourite property platform moving forward.

You'll join a collaborative, high-performing engineering community where autonomy, curiosity and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. Working closely with Product, Design and Engineering colleagues, you'll help solve meaningful problems at scale, delivering software that is reliable, maintainable and loved by its users. We're passionate about modern engineering practices, continuous delivery and building quality in from the start. Whether it's shaping architecture, mentoring engineers or exploring new technologies, you'll have the freedom and support to make a genuine impact.

A note from your manager: Help millions of people find the right property faster. Join our collaborative Search team, where you’ll build intelligent, intuitive discovery experiences, experiment with new technologies, and shape how users explore and connect with homes they'll love.

What you'll be doing

• Building and evolving products using a modern technology stack including TypeScript, React, Express, Node.js, Kubernetes and GitLab
• Delivering high-quality software that can be released safely and frequently to production
• Partnering with Product, Design and Engineering teams to solve complex, real-world challenges
• Influencing technical direction and helping shape the work that goes into each sprint
• Designing scalable, resilient systems alongside Architects and Principal Engineers
• Contributing to engineering communities, standards and best practices across Rightmove
• Coaching and mentoring fellow engineers, helping others grow and develop
• Collaborating through code reviews and technical discussions to continuously improve quality
• Experimenting with new technologies and approaches that help us work smarter and deliver more value

• You enjoy solving complex technical problems and finding simple, elegant solutions
• You're passionate about software quality and advocate for testing and automation
• You have strong experience with React, TypeScript and modern web application development
• You care about performance, scalability and creating great user experiences
• You're comfortable influencing technical decisions and driving engineering excellence
• You enjoy mentoring others and helping teams succeed together
• You're naturally curious, always looking to learn and improve
• You take ownership, value collaboration and celebrate team success

Our Approach to AI

At Rightmove, we believe software and product are ultimately people problems, and everything we build aims to improve the lives of others. We see AI as a helpful way to create more space for the human side of our work, from understanding real needs to making sure we are solving the right problems in the right way. There is an expectation that you are proactive in exploring how AI can support your own workflow and productivity, and that you approach it with curiosity and an open mind.

Life at Rightmove

Despite our growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here!  We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:

• We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
• We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
• We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
• We move together…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
• We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing   training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 89% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right! 

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 a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• 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.
• We offer hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office. For our roles, such as Field or Home-based positions, different working arrangements apply - full details will be shared during the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation. 

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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