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.

Lead Engineer Mobile (iOS)
What the role is all about:
We're seeking a Lead Engineer - Mobile (5-9 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 real estate App products (iOS).
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 iOS, Android, 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, using Swift and SwiftUI for iOS development.
• Designing and implementing iOS UI features using SwiftUI and UIKit to ensure seamless integration with our native experiences.
• Contributing to the overall design of technical solutions and the direction of the product.
• Assisting in delivery planning and technical design by evaluating options, considering effort, and assessing quality.
• 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 in maintaining high code quality and promoting effective teamwork.

Who were looking for:

• 5-9 years of experience iniOS development, with proficiency in Swift and a solid foundation in object-oriented programming principles.
• Strong understanding and experience with SwiftUI and the reactive programming paradigm.
• Willingness to work on both iOS and Android apps using Swift and Kotlin.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Continuous Delivery practices.
• Solid knowledge of unit testing, CI/CD approaches, and relevant tools.
• A proactive attitude toward tackling challenges, developing solutions, and learning from experiences.
• Demonstrated initiative, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring less experienced members of the Cyber City mobile team.

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 effective 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.
REA Group in India
You might already recognise our logo. The REA brand does have an existing presence in India. In fact, we set up our new tech hub in Gurugram to be their neighbours!
REA Group holds a controlling interest in REA India Pte. Ltd., operator of established brands Housing.com, Makaan.com and PropTiger.com, three of the countrys leading digital property marketplaces.
Through our close connection to REA India, weve seen first-hand the incredible talent the country has to offer, and the huge opportunity to expand our global workforce. Our Cyber City Tech Center is an extension of REA Group; a satellite office working directly with our Australia HQ on local projects and tech delivery.
All our brands, across the globe, connect regularly, learn from each other and collaborate on shared value initiatives.