Software Engineer - UI

• Permanent role based in Richmond
• Be part of our brand-new Video Platform Squad, building cutting‑edge web experiences from scratch that will engage millions of property seekers across Australia

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

The Engineer (UI) role sits within the Video Squad, a key part of the Listing, Visualisation & Content business unit. Our mission is to elevate video to be a first-class citizen across all REA experiences, creating engaging and personalised content for millions of consumers. We are embarking on an exciting journey to build new strategic video capabilities from the ground up, transforming how users interact with property content.

As this is a newly formed team, you will have a unique opportunity to shape our technical direction from the very beginning. There will be plenty of scope to experiment with new technologies, build foundational systems, and define best practices. We are a team that values learning as we build, moving quickly to deliver impact while embracing the challenges that come with greenfield development.

What the role is all about

As an Engineer (UI) in our new Video Platform Squad, you’ll help build and enhance web applications that make property videos a first‑class experience. You’ll collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver features from concept to launch, write maintainable, high‑performing code, and play an active role in creating engaging experiences for millions of users. Day to day you’ll be doing:

• Writing, testing, and documenting high-quality code according to REA Engineering standards and practices.
• Taking ownership of and delivering features or stories within larger team initiatives including leading slices of work.
• Applying your skills and knowledge in web development to deliver well-crafted solutions.
• Solving defined technical problems and collaborating with senior engineers on more complex challenges.
• Contributing to discussions about the team’s technical direction and development practices.
• Collaborating with other developers to ensure technical solutions are consistent and aligned with team goals.
• Working closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to build solutions that meet the needs of our users.
• Maintaining existing products, including bug fixes and feature enhancements.
• Supporting production systems, including being part of the Day Pager Primary roster.

Who we’re looking for

• Solid experience in UI software development, with proficiency in web.
• Proven ability to build and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable web applications.
• While web is your core strength, you have the willingness and curiosity to work across the stack when needed, supporting integrations, backend services, and delivery pipelines.
• Experience contributing to the delivery of product features—from implementation through to deployment and support.
• Good collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team and discuss technical concepts clearly.
• Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment, with a focus on quality, maintainability, and user experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
• Commitment to the “you build it, you run it” philosophy, taking ownership of your code from development into production.
• Practical experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, particularly in integrating web applications with backend services.
• Familiarity with building solutions that perform well for a large user base.
• An interest in contributing to technical discussions and learning about web architecture and best practices from senior peers.

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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