Senior Software Engineer II - fullstack (React.js/Java)

Rightmove PLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property technology company in London is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join their team. You will focus on developing high-quality software with React and Java, ensuring seamless delivery. Strong skills in front-end and back-end technologies are required. Experience in mentoring and a collaborative approach is desired. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

27 days holiday plus volunteering days

Hybrid working pattern

Pension and Life Insurance

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in front-end technologies and backend development.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably GCP.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve front-end applications.
• Contribute to backend development for new features.
• Lead technical discussions and architectural design.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Kafka

Node.js

CSS/HTML

Jest/Vitest

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Job description

The Role

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, customer-facing software and services that power the customer experience at Rightmove. While the focus of the role is front-end engineering (React, TypeScript), you will also contribute to the design and development of our backend services (Java, Spring Boot, Kafka), ensuring seamless end-to-end delivery.

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

Reporting to: Engineering Manager – Customer domain

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and improving front-end applications with React, TypeScript, and Node/Express.


• Contributing to backend development using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka to support new features and integrations.


• Collaborating with designers, product managers, and engineers to solve complex problems and deliver impactful features.


• Leading technical discussions and architectural design alongside Principal Engineers and Architects.


• Taking ownership of end-to-end delivery, balancing feature work with technical debt and long-term maintainability.


• Writing secure, well-tested, performant code, with a strong emphasis on TDD and automated testing.


• Monitoring, analysing, and improving application performance and user behaviour across front-end and back-end.


• Mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.


• Contributing to wider engineering forums and initiatives across Rightmove.

What we’re looking for

• Strong expertise in front-end technologies: React, TypeScript, modern CSS/HTML, and testing frameworks such as Jest/Vitest and React Testing Library.


• Working experience with backend technologies such as Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka, or similar.


• Partners closely with Product (roadmap shaping, technical discovery, spike work).


• Future-facing technical direction (architectural decisions, scaling, de-risking).


• Experience in cloud (preferably GCP).


• Enjoys working across the full stack, even if their core strength is in the front-end.


• Is passionate about writing high-quality, maintainable, and testable code.


• Has a good understanding of microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven systems.


• Is enthusiastic about system performance, scalability, and how users interact with applications.


• Shows curiosity and initiative in adopting new technologies and practices.


• Has experience mentoring others and contributing to team growth.


• Thrives in a collaborative, agile environment, and takes ownership of delivery outcomes.

Tech You’ll Work With

• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Jest, React Testing Library


• Backend: Java 17+, Spring Boot, Kafka, SQL, Couchbase, Elasticsearch, Cockroach, Liquibase, Oracle DB


• Infrastructure & Tools: Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, Gradle

About Rightmove

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.

Despite this growth, we\u2019ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We\u2019ve done this by placing the Rightmove How\'s 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 88% of Rightmovers saying we\u2019re a great place to work, we\u2019re clearly doing something right!

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

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


• 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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of 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.

Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are, and how you think and approach things, than a list of qualifications and buzzwords on a CV. Even if you can\u2019t say \'yes\' to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate about this role, then get in touch.