Role: QA Engineering Manager
Location: London office / Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
The role
Engineering Managers at Rightmove help engineers to innovate and make great technical decisions whilst developing their skills and experience. They support great team-working, set technical standards and direction, and grow strong communities of technical practice. The role sits within Engineering - part of Product Development - and is responsible for developing software applications to meet Rightmove’s users and business needs.
We would welcome applications from seniors who are looking to step into an Engineering Manager position.
During a typical week you can expect to cover a varied range of topics and tasks, no two weeks are the same, but it will usually be a blend of:
1. Working with individual QAs on coaching, development, and support.
2. Working within the community of practice to strengthen knowledge sharing and learning.
3. Working with the QA manager to drive and deliver against the QA strategy and roadmap.
4. Working with other engineering managers to continuously improve engineering.
5. Working with Product Owners to influence and help shape effective ways of working in the teams to help them deliver against objectives.
6. Involvement in wider Rightmove cultural initiatives.
7. Hiring great people for long-term success, delivering an amazing candidate experience.
8. Looking for opportunities to use your knowledge and experience to benefit different teams and areas.
9. Staying on top of trends and changes within QA practice with a view to experimenting with new ideas to further increase our effectiveness.
QA at Rightmove is more than tasks, it is a mindset. We are not about testing at the end, we are about testing throughout, preventing issues rather than detecting them and championing quality as a whole team responsibility.
We're looking for someone who:
10. Has a genuine passion for QA as a practice, with extensive experience in the field.
11. Champions all aspects of the craft (for example security, accessibility, privacy, resilience, etc.)
12. Is keen to use tools and technology wherever it can effectively improve QA
13. Is context driven, using their experience to define the right approach
14. Is driven by delivering value in the best way, not simply completing tasks
15. Loves to bring people on the journey, skilled at gaining support and buy-in where needed
16. Actively listens and seeks out the real concerns
17. Collaborates effectively and knows when to adapt styles to accomplish goals
18. Loves to try new ideas and is happy to learn from failure as well as success
19. Enjoys coaching and developing people with varying levels of experience
20. Is pragmatic and adept at creating options to solve problems
21. Holds high standards and encourages those around them to do the same
22. Encourages openness, trust, and honesty in all they do
About Rightmove
Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen.
We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.
Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:
23. We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers.
24. We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations.
25. We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity.
26. We move together…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive.
27. We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact.
We believe in careers that open doors, and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!
If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making...
People are the foundation of Rightmove - We’ll help you build a career on it.
What we offer
28. Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments
29. Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan
30. 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes
31. Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in office
32. Contributory stakeholder pension
33. Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life
34. Competitive compensation package
35. Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility
36. Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan
37. Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching
38. Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are and how you think and approach things, than a list of qualifications and buzzwords on a CV. Even if you can’t say ‘yes’ to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate, then get in touch.