Software Developer and Engineering Graduate Program (Jan 2025)

About the opportunity  

• We invest in developing your talents with training and mentorship and challenge you with engaging work that ensures you can make an impact.  
• At the end of the 12-month Graduate program, you will be a well-rounded Software Engineering Graduate, providing you with both the technical and professional skills to build a successful career in Software Development. 
• Experience a hybrid working model, where wellbeing is prioritised, and you find meaning in what you do.  

About REA 

An Australian start-up success story we're quietly proud of.  

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 on every step - whether that's buying, selling, renting or renovating. 

Some of our brands include realestate.com.au, realcommercial.com.au, spacely.com.au, Flatmates.com.au, Proptrack.com and Mortgage Choice.  

We’re proud to have been named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for 2021. This recognition is a great proof point of our unique and special culture. A culture that is driven by our people, our values, and our commitment to making a difference in the community. 

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, grow and belong. We’re committed to your development – both professionally and personally. Your experience with us is something we take seriously.  

• Inventorship Days so you can bring your ideas to life in a supportive environment. 
• Dedicated learning time, individual coaching, and support to help you develop. 
• A hybrid approach to the future of work which includes Summer Fridays and zooms free time
• Because the We Care program which includes volunteer leave and community grants, ensures you have the opportunity to give back to your community 
• Birthday leave. That’s right, you should be able to celebrate that special day of 
  every year.  
• Free breakfast (Who doesn’t love a free brekkie) 

What the role is all about: 

We’re looking for talented grads wanting to work with a bunch of legends to make the impossible possible. Software Development is a huge part of our culture and although the company has grown in size, our staff still share a start-up mentality.  
  
Our 12-month rotational Graduate Program will have you embedded in Agile teams where you will be exposed to all aspects of our technology business with a focus on software development. Our graduate program aims to mentor, coach and develop you by giving you opportunities to learn relevant skills.   
  
Life at REA as a Software Developer and Engineering Grad is diverse. You will gain exposure to cutting-edge technology, languages & best practices like modern Ruby and Functional Programming with Scala. You will learn about new and emerging practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and work on a range of projects from new web and mobile apps & products to core teams like Data Services and get exposure to our DevOps teams working on AWS architecture and CI/CD pipelines.  

What we’re looking for  

We’re looking for that special spark! People with passion and values that mirror our own. You’re also a good fit if you’re hungry to learn new programming languages and technologies. In this sense, we’re looking for:  

• Someone who can apply deep analytical thinking to solve complex problems 
• You love writing code 
• A growth mindset - it's not about what you know but how you learn  
• A focus on curiosity, collaboration, communication, and alignment with the REA values  
• You are driven to do something which makes a difference - i.e. get that product shipped! 
• You have recently completed or will complete before February 2024, a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a technical boot camp 

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 responding 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?