Staff Backend Software Engineer at Realtor.com®

Location: Austin, TX

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic Consumer Services engineering team. As a part of our team, you will have the chance to make a real impact on Realtor.com's consumer experience by delivering top-tier technical solutions. Consumers are our North Star and at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to providing them with an unparalleled experience. By joining us, you'll be working with a diverse and talented group of engineers and technology experts, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across North America. Get ready to be part of a best-in-class team, powered by cutting-edge technology, and revolutionize the way buyers, owners, sellers, and renters navigate the real estate world.

How we work:

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together.

What You’ll Do :

• Innovate, develop, and maintain our cutting-edge Consumer Services platform, tackling present challenges while preparing for the future.
• Collaborate closely with a vibrant community of Product Managers, Analysts, Scientists, and Engineers, fostering a dynamic environment.
• Master the backend-for-frontend problem space, crafting a scalable platform that empowers our frontend teams to thrive.
• Inspire and lead by example, championing best practices, enhancing quality, and driving speedy delivery.
• Mentor, guide, and empower colleagues, fostering their growth and enabling them to exceed expectations.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of emerging technologies, evaluating and recommending their integration into our unrivaled solutions and products.
• Contribute to a team that thrives on quality, innovation, inclusivity, and cohesive teamwork.
• Thrive in a product development process rooted in Agile/Scrum, enabling us to adapt and conquer challenges effectively.

About You:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8-10 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend development using microservices architecture.
• Strong Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in backend development, such as Go, Java, or Node.js (TypeScript).
• GraphQL Experience: Proficiency in designing and implementing APIs using GraphQL, including schema design, resolver functions, and handling data fetching and mutations efficiently.
• Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and understanding of cloud-native practices and scalability.
• Distributed Systems: Experience in building scalable, resilient and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Communication and Leadership: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Architecture Design: Ability to design scalable, performant, and secure microservices architectures that align with business requirements.
• Testing and DevOps: Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to analyze complex technical problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions while considering trade-offs and impacts on system performance, scalability, and maintainability.