Senior Software Engineer

• Permanent role based in Melbourne
• Opportunity to help shape the future of commercial property with modern tech and real-world impact
• Work with a passionate cross‑functional team where your ideas and expertise matter.

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 Senior Software Engineering role will be in an exciting space in the RCA Membership squad within the realcommercial.com.au (RCA) line of business. You'll have the opportunity to make a huge impact on the evolution of Real Commercial to become Australia’s undisputed number one destination for commercial property! 

The RCA team works with commercial property agents to promote their listings through a suite of world class display and classified media products across Australia’s favourite property websites and mobile apps, realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au.

What the role is all about

• Contribute significantly to technical solutions, working closely with the Engineering manager, Product Managers, Design, and other engineers to ensure alignment with our technical vision. 
• Work effectively within a diverse team of software engineers, including local members in Australia and remote teams, fostering a collaborative environment. 
• Play a key role in the technical design and delivery of important initiatives, sometimes stepping up to lead specific sub-tasks or features. 
• Develop and share deep expertise in one or more core technical competencies relevant to our platform, acting as a go-to person for those areas. 
• Address complex technical issues, contributing to solutions and helping team members learn and develop their skills in the process. 
• Connect with developers across the tribe to share knowledge, discuss technical challenges, and help align solutions with our broader tech strategy. 
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and product managers to understand consumer and customer needs and contribute to designing high-quality solutions. 
• Provide valuable input into delivery planning and technical design, offering a balanced perspective on options, effort, and quality. 
• Stay informed about relevant technology advancements and suggest improvements to our products, technology, and processes. 
• Actively develop your skills and experience through continuous learning and evaluation. 
• Take a stake in maintaining and enhancing existing products through bug fixes, feature upgrades, and identifying areas for improvement. 
• Contribute to managing and maintaining existing systems in line with our product and system custodianship strategy, focusing on stability and performance. 
• Uphold and contribute to engineering best practices to ensure the production of testable, maintainable, and quality products. 
• Share your knowledge, mentor, and support the growth of other developers within the team and the wider REA community. 

Who we’re looking for

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have gained experience in the following areas: 

• Hands-on experience with some of the following (or similar) software development tools and concepts: GraphQL, REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), TypeScript, Kotlin, Java, Ruby, Scala, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Containerisation, BigQuery, CDNs, Firewalls, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). 
• A proven track record in delivering and maintaining reliable and scalable software applications, demonstrating good judgment in balancing technical choices. 
• Solid understanding and application of modern software development techniques such as functional programming, event-driven architecture, test-driven development (TDD), microservices, and continuous delivery (CI/CD). 
• An appetite to work on front-end, back-end, and data systems. 
• Good understanding and practical application of software design patterns and best practices. 
• An understanding of common web and application architectures. 
• Openness to learning other languages and frameworks that support our evolving technical direction. 
• Understanding of software infrastructure, deployment practices, CI/CD and system observability. 
• Understanding of domain modelling, how to separate system responsibilities, and communication across bounded contexts. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to break down complex problems into understandable pieces for the team. 
• Pragmatism and flexibility, able to adapt when priorities change, balancing quality with timely delivery. 
• Experience supporting the resolution of critical operational incidents. 
• You've written technical documentation and perhaps contributed to open-source projects or shared knowledge through guilds or similar forums. 

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.

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