{"id":1228831,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rea-group-associate-software-engineer","title":"Associate Software Engineer","company":{"id":11737,"name":"REA Group","domain":"rea-group.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rea-group","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Backend","role_family":"Backend","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Richmond, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Java","optional":false},{"name":"Kanban","optional":false},{"name":"Kotlin","optional":false},{"name":"Scala","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-09T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-09","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T07:02:50Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":22,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":22},"description":"Permanent role based in Melbourne\nWe're REA\nWith bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is 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.\nOur 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 have been named in Australia’s “Top 5” Best Workplaces two years in a row, as well as being recognised as a Best Workplace for Women.\nWhere the team fits in\nThe Content Moderation Platform squad is building the tools and services that help REA identify, review and act on harmful or non-compliant content more quickly and consistently. Our mission is to build the tools, services and standards that keep the REA community safe and trusted.\nWhat the role is all about\nThe Associate Engineer role is responsible for contributing to the design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of software systems. Working within an agile cross-functional team and reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role supports the delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable software systems. The Associate Engineer participates in the full software development lifecycle, collaborates with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and progressively develops technical capability while contributing to high-quality engineering outcomes. Day to day of the role you’ll be doing:\nDesign, develop and implement software features, enhancements and bug fixes in line with technical specifications and coding standards. \nWrite clean, maintainable, and testable code using approved programming languages and frameworks. \nDevelop and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to support continuous integration and delivery. \nParticipate in peer code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and adherence to engineering standards. \nMaintain and improve existing applications and services, including defect resolution and minor refactoring. \nAssist in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues to maintain system reliability. \nFollow security, compliance and change management practices to safeguard systems and data. \nContribute to technical documentation, including system design, APIs and development processes. \nParticipate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives. \nCollaborate with Product Managers, Designers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver technical solutions. \nCommunicate progress, risks and technical issues in a clear and timely manner. \nEngage in continuous professional development and apply organisational engineering standards in daily work. \nWho we’re looking for\nTertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline. \nMinimum 12 months’ software development experience, with proficiency in at least one language such as Scala, Kotlin or Java. \nWorking knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologies and experience working effectively within a cross-functional team. \nFoundational full-stack development skills, with an understanding of front-end, back-end and data-driven systems. \nStrong software engineering fundamentals, including coding standards, software design principles, version control and automated testing. \nStrong problem-solving, debugging and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. \nGrowth mindset and commitment to continuous learning, with the ability to balance technical quality with pragmatic delivery of business value. \nThe REA experience\nThe 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.\nSome of ourPerks & Benefitsinclude:\nA hybrid and flexible approach to working\nFlexible leave options including, birthday leave and purchase additional leave\nFlexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers\nOur Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity\nHackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life \nOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\nWe 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. 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.\nJoin our Talent Neighbourhood\nKeen to be part of REA but didn't find a perfect match with this opportunity? Perhaps the timing isn't right? 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