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Software Engineer - Backend (Java)

RightmoveLondon, UK

Salary
£55k – £55k
Posted
5 September 2026
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Rightmove is hiring a Software Engineer - Backend (Java) in London, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £55k – £55k. Rightmove holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

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. As part of this transformation, the Native Apps engineering grou…
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Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: Rightmove — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £55k – £55k
  • How this salary compares: about 15% above the £47,641 median across 1,248 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: London, UK
  • Similar roles nearby: 78 other live engineering roles in London browse them
  • Posted: 5 September 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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