Sr Backend Software Engineer, Content & Industry Services

Realtor.com Careers•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Realtor.com connects tens of millions of home buyers, sellers, and renters with the listings, insights, and tools they need to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives. The Content & Industry Services team is the engine behind that data — we ingest, process, and publish content from thousands of sources that powers every search, listing, and recommendation on the platform. Data is the vital lifeblood upon which all of our tools and experiences are built. Content is an enabler and a multiplier that allows us to personalize our products, make better decisions and manage our risks. We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a motivated and energetic Senior Software Engineer to join the Realtor.com Content team. In this position, you will help make valuable data easily accessible for everyone. You will work across the full stack developing and operating mission critical systems that integrate with thousands of data sources and process millions of records daily. This role will involve investing in AI-driven solutions to improve content quality and developer efficiency. You will ship code that ensures the flow of content onto realtor.com and across our publisher network to reach tens of millions of consumers, learn about and leverage new technologies, work with an experienced team of engineers and be part of a team that has a lot of fun along the way!

Requirements

We’re looking for an engineer who is not only passionate about building and maintaining scalable frontend and backend systems, but also about the business outcomes their solutions enable. You will be a key voice in helping us connect technical decisions to business goals.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality products and writing clean, maintainable code in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Self-starter who can independently manage projects, prioritize effectively, and set clear expectations with stakeholders
Full-stack expertise, with hands-on experience building and maintaining scalable frontend and backend systems
Strong attention to detail, a keen eye for design, and a commitment to delivering exceptional user experiences
Deep respect for data, with a meticulous approach to ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity throughout the system
5+ years of experience developing web applications, web services, and data pipelines
Programming Skills – Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks such as Python, Go, JavaScript, and ReactJS, with a willingness to quickly learn new technologies as needed
Cloud & Platform Skills – Experience with cloud-based development, deployment, and architecture, including tools and technologies such as CircleCI, Kafka, Kubernetes, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS)
Exposure to build, test and deployment automation technologies.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment best practices
Exposure to monitoring systems, incident alerting, and service reliability practices to support SLAs
Proven experience of applying a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and schema/database design
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and fellow Engineers to deliver high-impact solutions that drive business value
Lead by example, championing process improvements that enhance code quality, team efficiency, and the predictability of deliverables
Mentor and coach engineers across all levels, fostering a culture of growth, ownership, and engineering excellence
Design, build, and maintain robust, user-centric application features that deliver intuitive and delightful experiences
Design, develop, and operationalize scalable backend services, data pipelines, and distributed systems using modern data architectures on AWS
Apply AI and automation to improve data quality, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
Continuously optimize the developer experience by improving the toolchain, automating infrastructure provisioning, and streamlining CI/CD pipelines
Stay current with emerging technologies; evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that improve our architecture, performance, or developer productivity
Work in a product development process that is primarily Agile/Scrum