Staff Backend Software Engineer - GraphQL

xperience. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of engineers and technology professionals while partnering with internal stakeholders. Join us to revolutionize the real estate journey for buyers, owners, sellers, and renters, leveraging cutting-edge technology ( such as GraphQL, Node.js, AWS ) and many other innovative solutions.

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:

• Design, build, and maintain our advanced Consumer Services platform, addressing present challenges and preparing for future scalability.

• Partner with Product Managers, Analysts, Scientists, and Engineers to foster a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Lead the development of scalable backend-for-frontend solutions that empower frontend teams to excel.

• Champion best practices to enhance quality, ensure rapid delivery, and set a high standard for technical excellence.

• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to their professional growth and success.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, assessing their potential and recommending their adoption to strengthen our solutions and products.

• Collaborate within a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork to deliver high-quality results.

• Work within an Agile/Scrum product development framework to adapt and address challenges effectively.

What you'll bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience: 8-10 years of professional experience in backend software engineering, particularly with microservices architecture.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Node.js (TypeScript), Go, or Java.
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing APIs using GraphQL, including schema design, resolver implementation, and efficient data handling.
  • Expertise in building scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with an understanding of cloud-native practices.

• Leadership and Communication: Strong collaboration skills and the ability to effectively communicate across cross-functional teams.

• Architecture Design: Experience designing scalable, performant, and secure microservices architectures that align with business needs.

• Testing and DevOps: Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD practices to ensure robust software delivery.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions that balance performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Do the best work of your life at Realtor.com®

Here, you'll partner with a diverse team of experts as you use leading-edge tech to empower everyone to meet a crucial goal: finding their way home. And you'll find your way home too. People are our foundation-the core that drives us passionately forward. At Realtor.com®, you'll bring your full self to work as you innovate with speed, serve our consumers, and champion your teammates. In return we'll provide you with a warm, welcoming, and inclusive culture; intellectual challenges; and the development opportunities you need to grow.

Diversity is important to us, therefore, Realtor.com® is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Realtor.com® will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.