Rea Group
Digital property advertising platform transforming how people buy, rent and sell real estate.
1 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
3,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
full‑stack
agile development
incident management
technical guidance
mentorship
scalable software
In this role you will work with engineers, business analysts, QA, product designers and product managers to deliver high‑quality software. You will design, implement, test and deploy full‑stack solutions, balancing front‑end and back‑end development, while providing technical guidance to federating teams and maintaining high standards.
You will participate in agile development, iterative experimentation and data‑driven decision making, contribute to mentorship and knowledge‑sharing, communicate technical options and progress to stakeholders, and take part in incident management and on‑call support. Ownership of code and systems follows the “you build it, you own it” principle.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional team (engineers, analysts, QA, designers, product managers) to deliver high‑quality outcomes
- Design, implement, test and deploy full‑stack software solutions, balancing front‑end and back‑end work
- Provide technical guidance to federating teams while maintaining high quality standards
- Participate in agile development, iterative experimentation and data‑driven decision making
- Mentor and share knowledge within the broader technical community
- Communicate technical options, progress and ideas to product teams and stakeholders
- Participate in incident management and on‑call pager support as needed
- Develop scalable, high‑performance software using modern web technologies
- Apply solutions‑focused problem‑solving and reduce technical debt
Requirements
graphql
kafka
jvm languages
react
docker
aws
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced agile environment, has strong collaboration and communication skills, solid experience with modern web technologies, and a solutions‑focused approach to complex problems. A commitment to diversity, inclusion, system health and reducing technical debt is essential.
- Own code and systems following the “you build it, you own it” principle
- Thrive in a fast‑paced agile environment with strong collaboration and communication skills
- Technical expertise: GraphQL/REST APIs, event‑driven architecture & Kafka, JVM languages (Scala/Kotlin/Java), React with TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS micro‑services; Ruby a plus
Benefits
REA Group cares about the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of its people, offering hybrid and flexible working, flexible leave (including birthday leave and leave purchase), flexible parental leave, volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving, a Community Café that donates 100 % of revenue to charity, and hackdays for innovative ideas.
- Benefits include hybrid/flexible working, flexible leave (birthday, leave purchase), flexible parental leave, volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving, Community Café donations, and hackdays for innovation
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded in 1995
Company Origins
The company was established in a Melbourne garage, marking the beginning of its journey to become a publicly traded entity.
A$928M Revenue
Financial Performance
The company achieved significant revenue growth, exceeding A$928 million in fiscal year 2021.
16+ Brands
Brand Portfolio
The company has expanded its portfolio to include over 16 brands, including strategic investments and ventures.
- 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.
Culture + Values
- Believes in making a positive difference for people, its customers, and its communities.
- Driven by values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Takes responsibility and accountability for its actions.
- Passionate about its work and the impact it makes.
- Has a growth mindset, encouraging new ideas and continuous learning.
- Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and diverse culture where everyone can thrive.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2030
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through impactful sustainability initiatives.
- The company has implemented energy-efficient practices and renewable energy sourcing.
- They have invested in carbon offset programs to neutralize their environmental impact.
- The company has committed to reducing waste and increasing recycling initiatives across operations.
- The company tracks and reports on its sustainability performance annually.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% women
Women in Leadership
Target to achieve gender balance in leadership roles by a specified year.
- Reports on gender diversity across all levels of the business.
- Sets targets for gender pay equity and tracks progress.
- Promotes a workplace culture that supports individual needs and encourages flexible work arrangements.
- Initiatives to support diverse backgrounds and perspectives.