Senior Software Engineer I, Java

Rightmove

full-time

Posted on: 9/21/2025

Origin: • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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DockerElasticSearchGradleHibernateJavaKafkaSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Develop new features and improvements using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Gradle, Hibernate, Couchbase, SQL, and Docker
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to align on goals and requirements
Take ownership of key technical decisions and end-to-end project delivery
Balance feature development with technical debt, making thoughtful trade-offs based on timing and impact
Ensure high-quality, secure, and extensible code that meets current and future needs
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and third parties to align technical solutions with business objectives
Advocate for emerging technologies that drive value and align with the company roadmap
Mentor junior engineers and help foster a culture of growth, ownership, and continuous improvement

Extensive commercial experience with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka
Proven leadership on complex projects, including task assignment across multiple engineers
Strong collaboration, coordination, and solution-oriented mindset
Deep understanding of TDD practices and pipeline optimisation, including left-shifting
Skilled in balancing technical and business OKRs through pragmatic decision-making
Passionate about application performance and user behaviour insights
Proactive in introducing new technologies and improving team practices
Committed to knowledge sharing, fostering team ownership, and creating a psychologically safe environment