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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 re seeking a Lead Engineer 6-9 years experience who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of REA s cutting-edge products You ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the globe to craft build and enhance solutions aimed at delivering outstanding user experiences This role sits in the Media Team within the Advertising portfolio The Media team helps consumers share rent buy sell and enjoy property by connecting them with all sorts of products and services to help them along their property journey This includes finance products utilities home services furnishings automotive and many more innovative advertising lead generation tools and extension products The fast-growing Media business includes a cross-functional team from Product IT Sales Marketing PR and Communications HR Finance and Legal Were all about using digital solutions to make property and everything that supports consumers around property simple efficient and stress free The Lead Engineer role has key strategic importance and visibility within the business This is a unique role that will focus on delivering thought leadership in advertising technologies designing innovative solutions and helping teams leverage this to produce world class advertising products 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 Work closely with product and design teams to translate user needs into technical specifications ensuring solutions meet user requirements Thought leadership in buying ads selling ads and sharing data with advertising clients Contributing to the overall technical solution design and product direction working with Lead Developers and Tech Leads to ensure our solution is in line with our technical vision Informing delivery planning and technical design by providing a balanced view of options effort and quality considerations 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 Working with stakeholders to design high quality solutions that meet the needs of our users including vendor platforms Take ownership and accountability of deliverables Mentor other team members Who we are looking for Experience with two or more development languages frameworks JavaScript TypeScript React and Node js or java Demonstrated experience working in Docker Splunk and or AWS services Comfortable with Agile and or Continuous Delivery methodologies Good awareness of TDD CI CD approaches and tools Experience working in Media AdTech industry with exposure to Bidding solutions DSPs SSPs Tag Management CDPs knowledge of targeting and creative setup used in media campaigns as well as privacy-enhancing technologies Developed skills in software development techniques and continuous delivery Someone who demonstrates a commitment to quality and a keen eye for detail in their code Experience in System Design low level designing Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with global teams Someone who approaches problems with a solutions-oriented mindset and thrives in a fast-paced environment A lifelong learner someone who is eager to stay updated on the latest web development trends Bonus Points for Experience with Functional Programming FP AWS PHP HTML CSS and GraphQL 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 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