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hackajob is collaborating with Rightmove to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.Senior Front End Engineer ILocation: London Office (Soho Square) / Hybrid (3 days a week working from home)Reporting to: Engineering ManagerThe roleAs a Senior Software Engineer I, you will own the delivery of high-quality software and products, able to be deployed frequently and safely into production. Working with similarly minded people, you collaborate with your team to encourage best coding practices. You are an advocate of test automation and have a clear view of where to make the best use of it.At Rightmove we work as part of autonomous cross-functional teams in an agile environment. Each team owns a part of the Rightmove experience made up of design, product and engineering. You will deliver quality solutions that satisfy millions of users, thousands of agents and hundreds of passionate Rightmovers. You will contribute towards defining solutions to business and technical problems in a way which ensures maintainability, scalability and high performance standards. We work collaboratively across a mix of product and centralised teams, together working towards Rightmove’s strategy.Find about more about our engineering culture through our tech blog.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning and building impactful features and improvements across our applications using technologies like TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express, Kubernetes, and GitLabPartnering with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and deliver thoughtful, scalable solutionsPlaying an active role in sprint planning and helping shape the roadmap by contributing to decisions on feature prioritizationEngaging in engineering forums and initiatives that elevate our craft and drive continuous improvement across the disciplineSharing expertise and mentoring others to foster a culture of learning and growthProviding thoughtful estimates for user stories and helping the team plan effectivelyParticipating in code reviews, offering constructive feedback, and supporting peers technicallyExploring and advocating for emerging technologies that can enhance our platform and developer experienceThriving in an Agile environment where collaboration, experimentation, and iteration are keyWe’re Looking For Someone WhoProven experience working in a user-facing product team, with a strong understanding of customer needs and product impactPassionate about quality and testing, with hands-on experience in TDD and tools like Jest and React Testing LibraryValues clean, maintainable code and enjoys discussing different approaches to solving problemsCurious about how users interact with live applications and motivated to improve performance and usabilityEmbraces modern technologies and has a mindset geared toward continuous improvementExperienced in mentoring and supporting other engineers, helping them grow in their careersComfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning from others in a collaborative environmentTakes ownership and pride in the work delivered by the team, with a strong sense of accountabilityAbout RightmoveOur 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’ve Remained a Friendly, Supportive Place To Work, With Employee #1 Still Working Here! We’ve 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 IncludeBe approachable and appreciate what others doMake complex things as simple as possibleBuild great teams, because Rightmove is peopleDrive improvement, we can always be betterShare early, honestly and oftenWe 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’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making...What we offerPeople are the foundation of Rightmove - We’ll help you build a career on it.Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatmentsPrivate Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemesHybrid working pattern with 2 days in office Contributory stakeholder pensionLife assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your lifeCompetitive compensation package Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertilityTravel 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 moreAs 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’t say ‘yes’ to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate about Customer Care, then get in touch.