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# Senior Software Engineer II (Frontend) - Search Core

- **Company:** Rightmove Plc
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £44,607
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Web Development, Node.Js, TypeScript, ReactJS, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Service Stack
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5959223545

## About the Role

* You enjoy solving complex technical problems and finding simple, elegant solutions

 * Youre 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

 * Youre comfortable influencing technical decisions and driving engineering excellence

 * You enjoy mentoring others and helping teams succeed together

 * Youre naturally curious, always looking to learn and improve

 * You take ownership, value collaboration and celebrate team success

## Description

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

Youll 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, youll help solve meaningful problems at scale, delivering software that is reliable, maintainable and loved by its users. Were passionate about modern engineering practices, continuous delivery and building quality in from the start. Whether its shaping architecture, mentoring engineers or exploring new technologies, youll 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 theyll love.

What youll 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