Role: Application Analyst
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
Reporting to: Business Systems Manager
The Role
The Product Development team plays a pivotal role in delivering the overall digital experience for customers, consumers and colleagues underpinning the Rightmove business. We recognise that to deliver the best products and features for our consumers, customers and colleagues we need to work effectively as a healthy, high performing team. We work collaboratively across a mix of product and centralised teams, together working towards Rightmove’s strategy.
The Application Analyst is a key member of the Internal Operations Team, delivering digital solutions to support Rightmove’s internal teams. As part of one of our SCRUM product teams, the Application Analyst collaborates with the Product Owner, Software Engineers and QA Engineers to analyse business challenges, design and implement technical solutions. This role focuses on understanding processes, addressing business needs, and delivering solutions through the configuration of business applications—both third-party and in-house developed by Rightmove—along with creating low-code solutions. Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, the Application Analyst works closely with other application and platform engineers, Product Owners, Architects, and Operations team members to ensure effective delivery and alignment with Rightmove’s broader business objectives.
A typical week as an Application Analyst might involve
1. Engaging with Rightmove’s teams to identify challenges and opportunities, exploring how your technology delivery capabilities can drive innovative solutions.
2. Collaborating with your product team—including the Product Owner, Software Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers and Application Analysts —to discuss business challenges and develop effective solutions.
3. Partnering with the Finance Systems Manager and NetSuite Systems Manager to share insights, foster collaboration, and implement best practices across your respective domains.
4. Providing regular updates to your product team and end users, ensuring continuous feedback to refine and enhance the solutions you are delivering.
5. Crafting SQL queries to modify data within Rightmove’s business applications, supporting initiatives like launching new products or pricing models.
6. Configuring and implementing change within third-party ERP and billing systems to align with long-term commercial objectives and strategic initiatives.
7. Utilising the UiPath Robotic Process Automation platform to design and implement solutions that automate manual tasks across the organization.
8. Developing low-code business process applications to streamline and manage internal processes effectively.
9. Supporting sprint goals by assisting with the testing of work completed by Software Engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
We’re looking for someone who
10. Is a creative and analytical problem-solver with a passion for leveraging technology to address challenges and create impactful solutions.
11. Communicates effectively and asks insightful questions to understand end users’ needs and deliver precise, tailored outcomes.
12. Thrives on collaborative discussions, actively debating the merits of potential solutions to identify the best path forward.
13. Is confident in challenging their team’s direction when something is unclear or doesn’t align with their understanding, even in unfamiliar areas.
14. Takes ownership and accountability for the work they and their team produce, ensuring high standards of quality and delivery.
15. Proactively seeks guidance and leverages the expertise of colleagues while contributing their own insights and experience.
16. Shares their knowledge generously, supporting the growth and development of their immediate team and the wider organization.
17. Effectively manages and prioritizes tasks, balancing urgency with careful attention to detail.
18. Delivers results in a fast-paced, agile environment while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and adaptability.
19. Enjoys collaborating directly with end users to ensure solutions meet their needs and expectations.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential
20. A background in customising and enhancing third party systems (such as ERP, CRM or HRIS)
21. A proven track record of learning new technologies and applying them effectively
22. Intermediate to advanced skills in tools such as Microsoft Excel or Access
23. A working level of understanding of SQL
24. Experience learning how a software platform works and using that knowledge to deliver change
25. Confidence manipulating and extracting insight from large datasets
Ideally
26. Has a history of improving internal processes and driving operational efficiency
27. Understands BPMN and can effectively implement workflows to optimise business processes
28. Has experience configuring and optimising ERP systems, such as Oracle NetSuite or SAP
29. Can build automations using tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere or Blue Prism
30. Has experience of using collaborations tools such as Confluence and JIRA or similar
31. Has previously worked in an Agile or Scrum team
About Rightmove
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.
Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work, with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove Hows at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture, and include:
32. Be approachable and appreciate what others do
33. Make complex things as simple as possible
34. Build great teams, because Rightmove is people
35. Drive improvement, we can always be better
36. Share early, honestly and often
We believe in careers that open doors, and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!
If all this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making...
People are the foundation of Rightmove - We’ll help you build a career on it.
What we offer
37. Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments
38. Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan
39. 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes
40. Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in office
41. Contributory stakeholder pension
42. Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life
43. Competitive compensation package
44. Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility
45. Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan
46. Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching
47. Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
Ultimately, we care much more about the person you are and how you think and approach things, than a list of qualifications and buzzwords on a CV. Even if you can’t say ‘yes’ to all the above, but are smart, self-motivated and passionate, then get in touch.