Job Description

About REA
At REA, we are shaping the future of real estate. Our engineering teams are the architects behind the experiences that millions of property seekers rely on every day. We use the latest technology to deliver best-in-class experiences to our customers.

About REA Group:
In 1995, in a garage in Melbourne, Australia, REA Group was born from a simple question: Can we change the way the world experiences property?
Could we? Yes. Are we done? Never.
Fast forward 30 years, REA Group is a market leader in online real estate in three continents and continuing to grow rapidly across the globe. The secret to our growth is staying true to that day one mindset; the hunger to innovate, the ambition to change the world, and the curiosity to reimagine the future.
Our new Tech Center in Cyber City is dedicated to accelerating REA Groups global technology delivery through relentless innovation. Were looking for the best technologists, inventors and leaders in India to join us on this exciting new journey.
If youre excited by the prospect of creating something magical from scratch, then read on.
What the role is all about:
We're seeking an experienced Engineer - Mobile (2-3 years experience), who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of REA's cutting-edge products. You will be working collaboratively with our product and technical team members to help deliver and support REAs estate App products (Android).
This role sits in the Mobile Chapter, within the Advertising portfolio. The Mobile Chapter builds Native Mobile experiences across Residential, Commercial, Developer, Media and Agency marketplaces. When you join the Mobile Chapter, you join a cross-functional group of amazing people. We work closely with delivery leads, product managers, designers, and developers from feature teams, and other Mobile Developers from Consumer and Ignite teams. You will work on realestate.com.au, realcommercial.com.au and Ignite apps across Android, iOS, and BFF.
This is your chance to work on impactful projects that drive customer satisfaction and company growth. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies alongside talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment.
While no two days are likely to be the same, your typical responsibilities will include:

• Working with our mobile apps, including realestate.com.au and Ignite App, using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for Android development.
• Implementing Android UI features using Jetpack Compose and Android Views to ensure seamless integration with our native experiences.
• Contributing to the high-level design of technical solutions and the direction of the product.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including engineering managers, delivery leads, business analysts, product managers, and other developers, to maintain clear and effective communication and to design high-quality solutions that effectively address user needs.
• Partnering with multidisciplinary teams across Cyber City and Australian teams to understand business priorities, communicate technical choices, organize tasks, report progress, and share ideas effectively.
• Embracing best practices for clean and reusable code, including unit testing, code reviews, pair programming, and the exploration and adoption of new technologies.
• Supporting the engineering manager and other engineers in maintaining high code quality and promoting effective teamwork.
• Taking ownership and accountability of individual deliverables.

Who were looking for:

• 2+ years of experience in Android development, with proficiency in Kotlin and a good foundation in object-oriented programming principles.
• Good understanding and experience with Jetpack Compose and the reactive programming paradigm.
• Willingness to work on both Android and iOS apps using Kotlin and Swift.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Good knowledge of unit testing, CI/CD approaches, and relevant tools.
• A proactive attitude toward tackling challenges, developing solutions, and learning from experiences.
• Able to take ownership of individual tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Love to learn and grow.

What we offer:

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working.
• Transport options to help you get to and from work, including home pick-up and drop-off.
• Meals provided on site in our office.
• Flexible leave options including parental leave, family care leave and celebration leave.
• Insurances for you and your immediate family members.
• Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to further your technical expertise.

The values we live by:
Our values are at the core of how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. We believe that how we work is equally important as what we do to achieve our goals. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do, from the way we interact with colleagues to the way we serve our customers and communities.
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 e?ective and fuel disruptive thinking - be it cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other identity or lived experience. We know diverse teams are critical to maintaining our success and driving new business opportunities. 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.