Senior Engineer

Overview

Senior Software Engineer designing scalable full‑stack solutions

Key Responsibilities

• functional programming
• microservices
• continuous delivery
• full stack
• technical debt
• mentorship

Tasks

-Collaborate with engineers across REA, influencing technical direction and aligning with broader architecture. -Apply modern engineering practices – functional programming, test-driven development, microservices, and continuous delivery. -Mentor and coach others, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. -Write, test, and document high-quality code across the stack (frontend, backend, and data systems). -Lead epics and contribute to initiatives with a strategic focus. -Collaborate with product, design, and engineering peers to translate big ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions. -Drive improvements to our products, features, and systems while reducing technical debt.

Requirements

• docker
• git
• aws
• gcp
• ci/cd
• java

What You Bring

-Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including automated testing -Experience across the stack – from frontend through backend systems to data pipelines. -Effective communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative team environment -Familiarity with Docker, Git, GCP, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines -Proven ability to build high-performance, scalable experiences and APIs for large user bases. -Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across different technology domains -Experience mentoring and uplifting team capabilities -Strong experience in software development using languages such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Scala or Kotlin (proficiency in one or more). -We’re looking for Senior Software Engineers in both Melbourne and Sydney -Own technical delivery from design to deployment, including operational support (“you build it, you run it”). -Work productively in a fast paced and agile environment. -Capability to lead the delivery of product features through implementation, deployment, and ongoing support.

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Benefits

-A hybrid and flexible approach to working -Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life -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 -Flexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave

About Rea Group

-Flagship platforms like realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au attract millions of users monthly across Australia and beyond. -International expansion included acquisitions in Europe, Asia, and North America, spanning Italy, Luxembourg, India, and the US. -Its services span residential, commercial, and industrial property advertising, mortgage brokering, and property analytics. -Blended agile tech culture: cloud-native, multi-language engineering teams driving user-centric innovation. -Notable moves: controlling atHome in Europe, merging SEA assets with PropertyGuru, and eyeing stakes in the UK’s Rightmove.

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