Software Engineer at REA Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, Kafka, JVM-Based Languages, Scala, Kotlin, Java, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, Micro-Services Architecture, Ruby

Industry

technology;Information and Media

Description

Permanent role based in Richmond. We're REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home. Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women. Where the team fits in This Software Engineer role sits within the Consumer Connect team (Members & Leads to Keys Portfolio). Our team designs, builds, and optimizes the core property lead enquiry experience across various REA platforms on both web and mobile. Our mission focus is to power member profiles to drive lead connections, focusing on enabling meaningful actions and enhancing connections between consumers and our customers—the property professionals. What the role is all about Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment with engineers, business analysts, QA, product designers and product managers to deliver high-quality outcomes. Design, implement, test and deploy software solutions using full-stack technologies, balancing work between frontend and backend development. Provide technical guidance and support to federating teams while maintaining high quality standards. Participate in agile development processes with a focus on iterative experimentation and data-driven decision making. Engage in continuous learning and contribute to the broader technical community through mentorship and knowledge sharing. Communicate technical options, progress and ideas effectively to product teams and other stakeholders. Participate in incident management and day pager support processes as needed. Take ownership of code and systems following the "you build it, you own it" principle. Who we’re looking for Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. Strong collaborative skills with ability to work effectively in high-performing, cross-functional teams. Solid technical knowledge of web technologies and modern software development environments. Experience developing scalable, high-performance software products. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, particularly in complex situations. Commitment to contributing to a diverse and inclusive team culture. Technical decision-making skills that align with product and tech strategy. Dedication to improving systems health and reducing technical debt. Key technical skills Proficiency / familiarity in some of the following technology areas/concepts: GraphQL and RESTful APIs Event-driven Architecture (EDA) and Kafka JVM-based languages (Scala, Kotlin, or Java) React with TypeScript PostgreSQL and containerisation (Docker) AWS and micro-services architecture Ruby (Not necessary but would be a great to have skill!) The REA experience The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. Some of our Perks & Benefits include: A hybrid and flexible approach to working Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more eﬀective and fuel disruptive thinking. If you've got the skills, dedication and enthusiasm to learn but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. Join our Talent Neighbourhood Keen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood! #LI-HYBRID We are an Australian-based digital media company with a passion for real estate. Our leading brand is Australia’s biggest property resource, realestate.com.au. We also operate the number one commercial property site, realcommercial.com.au, and have businesses that help property developers and other brands advertise with us. Whilst we live in Australia, we’ve also got ventures in Asia and North America, and have the vision of expanding our footprint further. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to ‘change the way the world experiences property’ – from product innovation to our international investments.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will collaborate in a cross-functional team to design, implement, test, and deploy software solutions. They will also provide technical guidance and participate in agile development processes.