Graduate Developer

 About the opportunity

• A 12-month, multi-award-winning graduate program that has recently placed seventh on AAGE’s Top 75 Graduate Employers for 2023.
• A permanent role at the end of the 12-month graduate program, driven by rotations, your skills and strengths.
• A program that invests in developing your talents with training and mentorship. Challenging you with engaging work that ensures you can make an impact.
• The opportunity to work across multiple REA Brands and across different innovative technologies.
• We actively encourage and create a psychologically safe space for diversity and inclusion
• We are committed to supporting positive outcomes for our community, sustainability and the environment. We have an 'AA' MSCI ESG certified rating, focusing on giving back to local communities through charity partnerships and programs. 
• Experience Hybrid working arrangements in a flexible environment.
• Base salary + bonus + superannuation, as well as a great benefits package including volunteer and birthday leave, (see below for more details).

Role and team

Life as a Software Developer and Engineering Graduate at REA is diverse. You’ll work the latest full stack tech and best practices like Typescript and Functional Programming with Scala.

Day to day of the job

• Be embedded in agile teams where you will be exposed to all aspects of our business and brands.
• Gain exposure to AWS and cloud technology.
• Learn about new and emerging practices like event-driven architecture and micro frontends.
• Work on a range of projects from new web apps, mobile apps and products within core teams like Data Services and Devops.

Who we’re looking for

REA Looks for graduates with diverse experiences and backgrounds. To ensure success in your role as a grad, you will ideally be:

• Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced working environment
• Hungry to learn new technology and work across multiple programming languages and principles
• Able to apply deep analytical thinking to solve complex problems
• Fostering a growth mindset - It’s not about what you know but your enthusiasm for learning.
• Curious, with the ability to collaborate
• Communicate and align with REA values

We're REA

REA Group  is not your average digital business. From humble beginnings in a garage in Melbourne’s east in 1995, we have grown into a leading global digital business, specialising in property.
 
With bold and ambitious goals, we are changing the way the world experiences property. No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.

Our people are the key to our success. At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care. We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact. As such, we’re proud to be named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.

The REA Experience

The physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our people is something we’ll never stop caring about. This is a place to learn and grow. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.
 

We offer: 

• A hybrid and flexible approach to working - https://rea.to/hybrid-working  
• Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers 
• Programs to support mental, emotional, financial and physical health & wellbeing
• Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity.
• Hack Days so you can bring your big ideas to life  
• Performance recognition programs because hard work should never go unnoticed

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. It takes all kinds of people to help us think differently, drive innovation, and meet the diverse needs of our customers and consumers. We believe diverse teams are the best teams and we encourage a workplace where everyone can be themselves. 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.

If you like the sound of us, then we think you should apply today. We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're looking at your application, and preparing to come back to you with an update, why not get to know us a bit more through our various social channels?