Lead Software Engineer

Who We Are

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 80,000 single family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion. We are a team of more than 1,400 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities “home,” but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibility lives.

The Senior Software Engineer will join a small, energetic and collaborative team to help implement and expand upon our current product offerings to our residents, as well as our operations, marketing and leasing teams.  A Senior Engineer may work under the direction of product managers and/or project managers to plan and estimate various software applications. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge to architect, develop, maintain and troubleshoot cloud-based web and mobile applications using the latest technologies and tools. This role will continually focus on learning, evaluating and using the ever-changing practices and tools of their craft to achieve corporate objectives and priorities. A Senior Engineer will provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship through pair programming, collaboration and effective communication to less senior staff.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop and deploy frontend and backend services with focus on high availability, low latency and scalability.

• Direct and assist with designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging new and existing software systems and/or applications.

• Identify and resolve defects of complex scope using proper engineering tools and techniques such as debuggers, emulators, simulators, and logic analyzers.

• Lead and exhibit expert technical problem solving and debugging skills.

• Identify, develop, and advocate best practices, design standards and procedures.

• Team player that is willing to lead the team to succeed.

• Foster a collaborative and professional team environment to achieve objectives.

• Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

• Provide support and maintain existing products and add new features as requested by customers.

• Anticipate and adapt to a changing business environment and requirements.

• Collaborate and communicate with Stakeholders, Product Owners, Quality Assurance and other teams in an agile work environment, including but not limited to design meetings, planning, stand ups, & retrospectives

• Participate regularly in Agile/Scrum activities and mentor others to adapt the Agile way.

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities to grow their technical skills.

Who We’re Looking For :

• Advanced knowledge of at least one (1) high-level programming language (e.g. TypeScript, Python, Java)

• Advanced knowledge in Linux/Unix systems, particularly on AWS.

• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD concepts and practical experience.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of system design, data structures and algorithms.

• Proficient with query languages like SQL or SOQL, and relational database concepts

• Proficient knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Proficient knowledge of contemporary REST API design.

• Experience designing and implementing new packages and business processes using the Force.com platform to automate and support custom processes outside core Sales/Service Cloud features.

• Knowledge of established Salesforce.com standards, best practices and platform features.

• Experience with Apex, Salesforce DX, the Salesforce CLI, managing Salesforce metadata in a version control system like git, and applying modern DevOps practices to the Salesforce platform.

• General knowledge of web development concepts and component-based web frameworks, and ideally Lightning Web Components.

• Follows and promotes Agile practices and principles.

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, education, experience and/or training necessary to develop complex software in programming languages.

• Exceptional strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Exhibits leadership and mentoring.

• Provide logical and meaningful contributions in discussions and meetings.

• Provide feedback and guidance in code reviews.

Why Invitation Homes

We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It’s as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates’ careers, too.  Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn’t just a work place it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:

• Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates

• Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays

• 401k with matching company contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings

• Employee resource groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.

Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!

To attract and retain top talent, we're pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees.  Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.