Staff Software Engineer

Join an organisation with a thriving culture centred around high performance and care 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. Which team is this in This Staff Engineer role sits in the Customer Data - Masterers squad within the Subscriptions & Branding - Modernisation tribe at REA Group. The Modernisation tribe is responsible for uplifting our listings and customer data platforms to provide robust platforms and reliable data to support growth. Day to day of the job As a Staff Engineer, you are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative solutions within your team. Your deep technical expertise is applied across systems that your team owns, using a variety of programming languages, databases, and cloud technologies. Emphasis is placed on agile software development practices such as test‑driven development, continuous delivery, and pair programming. You will lead or significantly contribute to medium to large‑scale initiatives, providing technical guidance within your team aligned with your specialisations. Day to day you’ll be doing: Develop, test, and document high‑quality code adhering to REA's engineering standards. Lead strategic initiatives, applying deep expertise in core technical areas. Solve complex technical problems while mentoring team members and growing their skills. Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Principal Engineers to define technical direction. Design high‑quality, user‑centric solutions in collaboration with stakeholders. Maintain and enhance existing products, including bug fixes and feature development. Provide production support, including participation in the on‑call (e.g., Day Pager) rotation. Mentor team members, conduct code (PR) and technical design reviews Who we’re looking for You have extensive experience working in software development, with a proven track record in building reliable and scalable software applications. Developed skills include modern software development techniques such as functional programming, test‑driven development, and continuous delivery. You possess hands‑on experience in software design patterns and have an adept understanding of web and application architectures. You have supported systems deployed to the cloud and have advanced skills in designing solutions for scale and performance. Your expertise includes API development, distributed event‑driven systems architectures, and cloud offerings. You thrive in fast‑paced, agile environments and exhibit strong communication skills, demonstrating a solutions‑focused mindset. 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 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. Join our Talent Neighbourhood Keen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? You should join our Talent Neighbourhood #LI-HYBRID #J-18808-Ljbffr