08/09/2025) Lead Engineer

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 Full Stack 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 are seeking a Lead Engineer 5-8 years experience who is passionate about full stack development and possibly has had experience working with headless CMS solutions You will be working collaboratively with our product design and technical team members to help deliver and support the systems that power REA s News Lifestyle section - a key traffic driver to our core experience 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 across the globe from diverse backgrounds fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment While no two days are likely to be the same your typical responsibilities will include Collaborate closely with a variety of teammates to build features brainstorm design concepts and develop interactive prototypes Work within value-driven teams to craft innovative customer experiences Foster a well-connected and knowledgeable team by sharing knowledge through sessions mentoring other team members and contributing to the technical roadmap Work towards shared team goals and contribute to successful project delivery Collaborate with team leads to define advocate and embody best practices within the team like writing clean and reusable code using TDD pair programming and design patterns Actively participate in pairing code reviews unit testing and secure deployments to deliver secure and quality code Stay updated on the latest web development trends and apply them to solve complex challenges Take ownership and accountability of deliverables Mentor other team members Who we are looking for Proven ability to handle both front-end and back-end development tasks Proficiency in two or more of the following - JavaScript TypeScript React and Node js or Java Kotlin Scala as well as HTML CSS Experience working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs Experience with dev-ops tools and techniques particularly Docker Git AWS GCP and CI CD Open and adaptable when it comes to learning new technologies frameworks or tools that align with our direction such as AI Agents Comfortable working in agile environments handling shifting priorities and delivering iteratively Demonstrates initiative takes ownership of tasks and manages time effectively Bonus Points for Experience with OpenSearch Wordpress CMS 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 Insurance 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 recognize 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 neighbors 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