RI

Principal Engineer (Backend)

Location: London, UK · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Lead · Posted: August 16, 2026 · Verified: Sep 21, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Principal backend engineer responsible for designing and building scalable backend systems, leading technical architecture, and mentoring engineering teams. Focuses on high-performance, reliable services supporting the platform.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of Rightmove. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

About the company

RI

UK property marketplace monetised through listings, advertising and data services.

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