What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Software Engineer position at AvalonBay Communities?
The Role
Job Overview: The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for translating business requirements into scalable architecture, designing, coding, and implementing new features and capabilities for both internal and external users. This role focuses on designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing AVB software suites to support the company’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Develop (Primary): Architect and build robust web applications using the AWS stack.
Collaborative Development: Partner with peers to design, develop, test, implement, and support software solutions.
API Work: Create and improve application programming interfaces (APIs).
Solution Architecture: Develop and implement new business capabilities while improving existing web services, ensuring alignment with AvalonBay’s digital transformation strategy.
Mentorship: Mentor, educate, and support fellow developers and team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience preferred.
Certifications/Licensures:
None required.
Experience (Minimum Requirements):
8+ years of experience in Full Stack Development.
8+ years of experience managing software development projects throughout complete release cycles.
8+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technology teams.
5+ years of experience in solution architecture and high-level enterprise system design, with a clear ability to understand and translate the organizational vision and needs.
4+ years of hands-on experience with React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, PostgreSQL, CI/CD pipelines (using AWS CDK), and Web APIs.
Experience (Preferred):
5+ years of experience in Agile engineering practices.
5+ years of experience in cloud computing, specifically AWS or Azure.
5+ years of experience with DevOps practices.
Proven experience in building complex, high-performing, responsive, accessible, and visually appealing web applications that are well-documented, tested, and monitored.
This position seeks a highly skilled and collaborative professional capable of contributing to innovative solutions and maintaining the highest standards in software development.
Salary : $132,000 - $184,000
