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# Software Engineer - Backend (Java)

- **Company:** Rightmove
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Couchbase Servers, Elasticsearch, Gradle, Hibernate (Java), Java Web Services, SQL Databases, Web Services, Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-engineer-java/rightmove-job107942334

## About the Role

* 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, * Experience across the full stack or exposure to front-end, iOS, or Android development
 * Familiarity with cloud and container technologies such as Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Experience working with data science teams to productionise AI models and integrate them into microservices

## Description

As a Java Engineer, you will develop high-quality, reliable, and scalable software that can be deployed frequently 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.

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.

A Typical Week Might Involve:

 * Building and improving microservices usingJava, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker
 * Working with your team to design APIs and services that power our mobile experiences
 * Contributing to technical discussions and helping prioritise features during sprints
 * Reviewing code, sharing feedback, and supporting others through collaboration and mentoring
 * Troubleshooting production issues and improving performance and reliability
 * Exploring new technologies and proposing ways to enhance our systems and workflows
 * Partnering with product, data, and design to ensure we are delivering meaningful outcomes for users, * Identify and resolve production issues, analysing logs to provide timely and effective solutions
 * Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems
 * Work closely with colleagues in Product, UX, QA, and Data to deliver complete, high-quality features


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