Senior Software Development Engineer, Platform

Zillow Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zillow Group is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to enhance our Rentals infrastructure. This role involves building developer tools, automating platform onboarding, and collaborating with distributed teams. The candidate should have extensive backend development experience, especially in Java, with a preference for cloud computing skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6+ years of backend software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Java and at least one other language.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build developer tooling to support self-service, on-demand test environments.
• Provide support to developers using the team's tools.
• Develop and maintain high-quality software applications.

Skills

Java

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the team The Rental Platform team develops and supports applications, data pipelines and infrastructure used by distributed Zillow Group teams working on helping the customers’ journey throughout the rental process.

This team focuses on the infrastructure to take applications from idea to high-performance production. As a platform engineer you will be responsible for designing and building scalable and efficient solutions, and ensuring the reliability of our applications. We partner closely with frontend applications teams, backend teams, and DevOps to build, test, and scale out applications. We accomplish this with a mix of home-grown technology and open source software like Docker, Kubernetes, and more. We are driven to help developers iterate quickly and to build valuable products for our customers. About the role

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to help build the future of Rentals infrastructure. You’ll be an integral part of the process and perform a diverse set of tasks. You will:

• Build developer tooling to support self-service, on-demand test environments and different styles of deployment like canaries, blue / green

• Actively collaborate and share expertise with distributed teams across Rentals

• Automate and reduce the friction of platform onboarding

• Provide support to developers using the team’s tools

• Develop and maintain high-quality software applications

This role has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers 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. Employees may live in any part of Mexico, but preferably in Mexico City, as we would encourage attendance for occasional in-office events.

In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.

Who you are

We are looking for a talented and experienced software engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Java and best practices for software development, as well as significant experience developing backend platforms.

Qualifications:

• At least 6+ years of backend software development experience

• Demonstrated experience in Java and at least one other language

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with developing for Kubernetes or other container management platforms

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do is helping people move from dreaming to transacting — and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making this vision a reality.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, and a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022 list, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, honoring the Best Places to Work in 2022, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2022, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity. 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.