Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong background in designing and implementing scalable services. You are proficient in Java, JavaScript, and Python, and have a solid understanding of best practices in coding and software development. You enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and have experience working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.

You are detail-oriented and have a knack for identifying gaps in existing codebases. You are committed to improving code quality through refactoring, unit testing, and system testing. You understand the importance of automating deployment processes and are familiar with operations management to ensure smooth service delivery.

You thrive in a team environment and are eager to share your knowledge with others. You have experience reviewing code developed by peers and providing constructive feedback to ensure adherence to style guidelines and best practices. You are passionate about mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure would be a plus. Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello is also desirable. You have a growth mindset and are always looking for ways to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of your team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining highly scalable and performant services that support HomeLight's real estate platform. You will collaborate with various teams, including marketing, platform, devops, data, product, and analytics, to ensure that your technical decisions align with business objectives. You will actively participate in code reviews, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the code is efficient and testable.

You will work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand the underlying business needs. This will involve translating those needs into technical specifications and making informed engineering decisions based on data analysis. You will also be involved in identifying opportunities for improvement within the existing codebase and implementing solutions that enhance performance and reliability.

Your role will require you to stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, allowing you to bring innovative ideas to the table. You will contribute to the overall success of the team by sharing your insights and collaborating on projects that drive the company's mission forward.

What we offer

HomeLight offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of real estate technology. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to building a platform that simplifies real estate transactions for users. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to transform the real estate industry and make every transaction simple, certain, and satisfying.