Senior Software Engineer I (Frontend)

Rightmove; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension and Life Insurance

27 days holiday plus volunteering days

Hybrid working with 2+ days in the,ice

Job summary

Rightmove is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to own end-to-end delivery of high-quality software for a mass-market property platform. You will work in autonomous cross-functional teams, advocate for test automation, and drive best practices across design, product and engineering.

The role emphasizes maintainability, performance, and scalable solutions. Based in London with hybrid work (3 days remote), you’ll contribute to meaningful customer outcomes, mentor peers, and help shape the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering user-facing features in a product team.
• Strong testing mindset with modern tooling (Jest, RTL).
• Comfort with writing maintainable, scalable, well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver features across applications using TS, React, Node.js, Express, Kubernetes, and GitLab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to solve problems and build scalable solutions.
• Participate in sprint planning to shape roadmap and prioritise features.
• Engage in engineering forums and initiatives to improve practices.
• Mentor others and promote a culture of learning and growth.
• Provide clear estimates for user stories to support planning.
• Conduct constructive code reviews to uphold quality.
• Explore emerging technologies to enhance the platform and developer experience.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Node.js

Express

Kubernetes

GitLab

Tools

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

Location

London Office / Hybrid (3 days a week working from home)

Reporting to

Engineering Manager

The role

As a Senior Software Engineer I, you will own the delivery of high-quality software and products, able to be deployed frequently and safely into production. Working with similarly minded people, you collaborate with your team to encourage best coding practices. You are an advocate of test automation and have a clear view of where to make the best use of it.

At Rightmove we work as part of autonomous cross‑functional teams in an agile environment. Each team owns a part of the Rightmove experience made up of design, product and engineering. You will deliver quality solutions that satisfy millions of users, thousands of agents and hundreds of passionate Rightmovers. You will contribute towards defining solutions to business and technical problems in a way which ensures maintainability, scalability and high performance standards. We work collaboratively across a mix of product and centralised teams, together working towards Rightmove’s strategy.

For a glimpse into the technical make‑up of the UKs favourite property portal works, head to our tech blog.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver impactful features across our applications using technologies such as TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express, Kubernetes, and GitLab.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to solve meaningful problems and build thoughtful, scalable solutions.
• Contribute actively to sprint planning, helping shape the roadmap and influence feature priorisation.
• Participate in engineering forums and initiatives that strengthen our craft and promote continuous improvement.
• Share knowledge and mentor others, helping to foster an inclusive, supportive culture of learning and growth.
• Provide clear, considered estimates for user stories to support effective team planning.
• Engage in constructive code reviews, offering supportive feedback and championing high‑quality engineering practices.
• Explore and advocate for emerging technologies that enhance our platform, developer experience, and ways of working.
• Work effectively in an Agile environment, embracing collaboration, experimentation, and iterative improvement.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has proven experience in a user‑facing product team, understanding customer needs and the real‑world impact of their work.
• Is passionate about quality, with hands‑on experience in TDD and tools like Jest and React Testing Library.
• Values clean, maintainable code and enjoys discussing different ideas and approaches.
• Has experience mentoring and supporting other engineers, contributing to an environment where everyone can thrive.
• May have experience with modern Angular and/or Java; this is a bonus, not a requirement. What matters most is a willingness to work across boundaries and contribute across the stack when needed.
• Is curious about how users interact with live applications, and motivated to improve performance, usability, and overall experience.
• Embraces modern technologies and brings a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Feels comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning from others in a collaborative team setting.

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.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief that 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.

Despite This 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.

88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!

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.

If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making...

People are the foundation of Rightmove - We’ll help you build a career on it

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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