Lead Software Engineer

LEN Lennar Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-mé

Parental leave

Education Assistance Program

Vacation & Holidays

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy software applications. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure solutions meet requirements and performance goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, code quality, and adherence to standards, with opportunities to influence architecture and drive impactful projects in a dynamic homebuilding environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with 5+ or 7+ years in web technology stack and web standards.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks.
• Proven track record for leading a team of developers and architecting scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Plan work estimation and forecasting for projects.
• Adhere to architecture, design, and security standards and best practices.
• Write high-quality, testable code and implement unit/integration tests.
• Mentor software engineers and promote high-quality outcomes.
• Develop reusable components and improve performance of existing software.

Skills

C#/.NET

SQL Server

JavaScript

Kendo UI

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Lead/Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

GoAnywhere MFT

TypeScript

React/Next.js

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future We are seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying software applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders (product owners, UX researchers, data team, QA team, project managers, cross team leads and designers) to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
• Promote a collaborative team environment and work closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
• Responsible for planning work estimation and forecasting.
• Adhere to architecture, design, implementation, security standards and best practices.
• Investigate and propose solutions to development and design problems.
• Conduct analysis to determine integration needs, and design and plan integrations.
• Prepare technical documentation, including software design evaluation plans and test results.
• Write high-quality code that satisfies customer needs and strives for simplicity, clarity, and testability.
• Implement unit and integration tests and conduct functional and performance testing where appropriate.
• Participate in code reviews or use collaborative programming techniques to promote high quality business outcomes.
• Develop reusable software building blocks to enable faster delivery.
• Improve performance of existing software by diagnosing and resolving critical issues.
• Establish development practices and processes.
• Manage and mentor software engineers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science and worked at a company for 5+ years with web technology stack and web standards.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems or equivalent degree and worked at a company for 7+ years with web technology stack and web standards.
• Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proven track record for managing a team of developers to achieve company goals.
• Proven track record for architecting, scaling and implementing complex technical solutions.
• Proven track record of leadership in Agile environments, with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for mentoring and empowering team members.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Strong hands‑on experience with .NET / .NET 8 and ASP.NET MVC C# (7+ years) with deep understanding of advanced principles of client‑side and server‑side development.
• SQL Server proficiency, including stored procedures, triggers, views, and functions.
• JavaScript and experience with a component UI library (Kendo UI strongly preferred).
• Proven background in configuring and securing file transfer protocols and converting to an automated process using API to trigger, monitor and automate file movements.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and integration patterns.
• Experience with a version control platform like GitHub or GitLab.
• Knowledge in building and tooling processes such as CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and package managers, coupled with extensive experience in debugging and troubleshooting complex issues.

Preferred Frontend development 3rd‑party integrations (frontend)

• GoAnywhere MFT
• TypeScript and React / Next.js
• Python for scripting and data processing
• Experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, or banking domain
• Exposure to additional cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary. This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well‑being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of.

• Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
• Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

We’re Always Looking Ahead

Want to work in an innovative environment that empowers you to explore your passions? At Lennar, we promote asking questions and working together to solve complex problems. It’s how we’ve become a leader in the homebuilding industry and why our Associates love working here. If you’re interested in helping people find their future homes and, in doing so, build a better future for themselves, then Lennar is the place for you.

Work Where Everyone’s Included

We’re committed to building and sustaining an inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table, and we’re all on a first‑name basis. This inclusive culture influences our hiring practices, the communities we serve and how we build better career experiences for all our Associates. It’s why we created our Everyone’s Included Advisory Council, and we’d love for you to be a part of our shared journey.

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