Lead Software Engineer, Lennar.com

Lennar•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

Lead Software Engineer We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States. Join a Company that Empowers You to Build Your Future We are seeking a visionary full-stack Lead Software Engineer to join our team building our flagship digital web presence, Lennar.com. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in front-end technologies, a strong understanding of system integrations, and experience working with both in-house teams and outsourcing partners. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will architect and implement intuitive, engaging user interfaces, and manage the seamless integration of APIs, AI models, and back-end systems. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a web experience that enables homebuyers to find a home they’ll love. A career with purpose. A career built on making dreams come true. A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules. Your Responsibilities on the Team Software Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on Next.js for both frontend and backend development. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to modern best practices and coding standards. Build scalable front-end interfaces using React and Next.js, and robust back-end services using Node.js and .NET, leveraging both RESTful APIs and GraphQL. Ensure performance, security, and scalability across the stack. Leverage AI tooling to supercharge productivity. Architecture and Design: Contribute to the architecture and design of software systems, aligning with business goals and technical strategy. Participate in technical design reviews, offering insights to improve system design and code quality. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub Actions, and automate deployment workflows. Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, AWS) is a strong plus. Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality. Identify and resolve defects and performance issues, conducting thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality. Work closely with QA teams to implement and improve automated testing strategies and processes. Collaboration and Teamwork: Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality features and enhancements. Actively participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear updates and surfacing challenges proactively. Help troubleshoot and resolve incidents, including on-call rotation. Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices. Lead by example with a strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and proactive problem-solving. Take ownership of features or projects, driving them from concept to completion with minimal supervision. Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, especially in Next.js, .NET, CI/CD, and cloud platforms. Identify opportunities for process improvements, refactoring, and technical enhancements. Contribute to technical discussions and help shape the team’s evolving technical direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on full-stack development across modern web and backend technologies.
Proven experience building scalable applications using Next.js, including both frontend interfaces and backend API routes.
Hands-on experience with .NET, Node.js, and optionally Python, with a solid grasp of microservices architecture and API design.
Familiarity with Headless CMS platforms, Digital Asset Management systems, and responsive front-end development.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience integrating applications into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub Actions, with a solid understanding of version control and automation.
Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and database design for both SQL and NoSQL systems.
Comfortable working in agile environments, adapting quickly to evolving requirements and priorities.
Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to ownership and accountability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Self-starter with a passion for technology, continuous learning, and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
Committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and maintainable software solutions with professionalism and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, AWS) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on Next.js for both frontend and backend development.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to modern best practices and coding standards.
Build scalable front-end interfaces using React and Next.js, and robust back-end services using Node.js and .NET, leveraging both RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
Ensure performance, security, and scalability across the stack.
Leverage AI tooling to supercharge productivity.
Contribute to the architecture and design of software systems, aligning with business goals and technical strategy.
Participate in technical design reviews, offering insights to improve system design and code quality.
Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate applications into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) and GitHub Actions, and automate deployment workflows.
Develop and execute unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure software quality.
Identify and resolve defects and performance issues, conducting thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
Work closely with QA teams to implement and improve automated testing strategies and processes.
Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality features and enhancements.
Actively participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear updates and surfacing challenges proactively.
Help troubleshoot and resolve incidents, including on-call rotation.
Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
Lead by example with a strong work ethic, commitment to quality, and proactive problem-solving.
Take ownership of features or projects, driving them from concept to completion with minimal supervision.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, especially in Next.js, .NET, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, refactoring, and technical enhancements.
Contribute to technical discussions and help shape the team’s evolving technical direction.

Benefits

robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%
Paid Parental Leave
Associate Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance
up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies
New Hire Referral Bonus Program
significant Home Purchase Discounts
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