Senior Applications Developer, Incentive Planning and Finance Operations

Zillow Group; United States; On-site; USD 141,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Remote work

Job summary

Zillow Group is seeking a proactive Data Engineer to own Anaplan architecture for incentive compensation, design Databricks warehouses, and build robust data pipelines from Salesforce, Workday, and Zuora. You will work with a fast-paced sales operations environment, ensuring accurate data flows and scalable analytics solutions across the organization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business stakeholders, cloud-based tooling, and maintaining SOX-compliant processes while expanding the

Qualifications

• Degree in CS, IS or related field.
• 5+ years as a data engineer or developer in a tech company.
• Advanced Python skills with API integration experience.
• Databricks experience for data warehousing and reporting.
• Familiarity with Anaplan, Salesforce, Workday, Zuora APIs.

Responsibilities

• Own Anaplan system architecture for sales incentive compensation across all units.
• Design and maintain Databricks data warehouse architecture and reporting backend.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines (Fivetran, Python/SQL) across systems.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and GitLab repository administration.
• Ensure SOX-compliant data pipelines with governance and change controls.
• Extend AI stack and integrate Claude Code for end-user reporting apps in Databricks.
• Collaborate with business partners to translate complex requirements into scalable solutions.

Skills

Advanced Python

SQL

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Databricks

Fivetran

Anaplan

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Job description

About the team

The Incentive Planning & Finance Operations Team manages variable compensation for all business units across Zillow Group. We provide a strategic partnership with our sales leaders by managing compensation and developing plans that are motivating and align with company goals in driving growth. We strive for accuracy, timeliness, and reaching several channels to effectively payout on all variable compensation, while also providing insightful analysis, and reporting to the various groups we support.

About the role

This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented candidate with a consistent track record of building trusted relationships with key business partners to solve complex business requirements. This person will flourish with change, relish solving new problems, and enjoy working in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

• Own Anaplan system architecture for sales incentive compensation, including model design, calculation logic, territory hierarchies, and plan administration across all business units
• Design and maintain Databricks data warehouse architecture, including data modeling, warehouse management, and end-user reporting and analytics infrastructure
• Build and maintain Fivetran pipelines to move data from Anaplan into Databricks for downstream reporting and analytics consumption
• Develop and maintain Python and SQL based data pipelines, including object-oriented design and API integrations, to move data from source systems (Salesforce, Workday, Zuora) into Anaplan
• Own development operations including CI/CD pipeline management and GitLab repository administration
• Maintain data pipelines and integration workflows in compliance with SOX audit controls, ensuring traceability, access governance, and change management standards
• Build and expand the team's AI technical stack, including integrating the codebase with Claude Code and developing end-user performance reporting applications in Databricks

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $148,600.00 - $237,400.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $141,200.00 - $225,600.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a data engineer or application developer at a mid-to-large sized technology company, preferably in sales operations, finance, or incentive compensation context
• Passionate about learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools and workflows
• Advanced Python skills required, with demonstrated experience in object-oriented design and API integration development
• Experience with Databricks, including data warehouse design, SQL development, and building end-user reporting applications required
• Experience with Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs) for CI/CD deployment of jobs, pipelines, and workflows required; familiarity with Terraform and YAML-based infrastructure provisioning a plus
• Experience with Fivetran or similar data pipeline/ETL tools for moving data between platforms a plus
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Anaplan (system architecture preferred), Salesforce, Workday, and Zuora, including API integration and implementation
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across technical and business stakeholders in a fast-paced sales environment

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help people navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. How we work is a key part of that transformation. Through Cloud HQ, our strategic approach to distributed work, most employees have the flexibility to work from wherever they’re most productive—enabling us to move fast, stay connected and deliver on our people promise. Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the U.S. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2026, and included on TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow. No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together. Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees.

Zillow is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.