Job Summary
Invitation Homes is pioneering a new industry and needs dedicated, innovative, and analytical technologists to help us continually optimize. As the nation’s premier home leasing company, we develop advanced technology to enhance the resident experience. We are looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about taking tech to the next level.
We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who can will lead an engineering team – someone who combines deep technical experience with great people management skills and can help elevate our teams and our approach to engineering. We are building a culture that fosters innovation, built on a foundation of inclusion and diversity. We are looking for a candidate that has proven experience in coding, architecture leadership, and leading engineers in a fast-paced environment. This position is a mix of hands-on-keyboard development, process engineering, and management responsibilities with a strong emphasis on technical leadership.
You will be on the forefront of working on customer and employee facing applications as we build the next wave of technologies that will drive our resident experience to the next level. This is a chance to make a big impact on the people with whom you work day-to-day, as well as all the other stakeholders in our business. If you are motivated, passionate, a quick learner and have effective communication skills, this role is waiting for you!
Invitation Homes does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role at this time.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Work closely with Product and Platform Owners, Quality Assurance, and other teams in an agile environment to build, deploy and maintain software systems
Design solutions with a focus on performance and maintainability
Measure and evaluate features and system metrics to continuously improve user experience and service performance
Grow and inspire a team of engineers through a combination of coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development
Cultivate a healthy, collaborative engineering culture that’s in line with our values.
Make recommendations on future technical architecture for software, platform, integrations and tools
Document technical and integration architectures
Work collaboratively to help define and execute team roadmaps
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of professional development experience, and 2+ years of recent experience managing or leading an engineering team
Experience working in agile development environment
Deep understanding of software and development engineering principles and concepts
Deep technical skills in one or more of the following areas: JavaScript development, SQL development, MSSQL, Postgres, AWS, CI/CD, Mulesoft, Salesforce
Skills/Specialized Knowledge
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast-paced work environment
Exhibit sound judgment and swift decision-making skills
Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate and build consensus with others
Knowledgeable about system design, data structures and algorithms
Skilled at processing and analyzing large data sets
Experience working with distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications
Love of technology; actively seeks continuing education of current and emerging technologies
Other Requirements
N/A
Physical and Mental Demands
This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also entail light lifting of supplies and materials occasionally, up to and including 20 pounds in addition to reaching, stooping, standing, and walking. This position requires the ability to talk, hear, compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate and communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work Environment
Standard office working environment that may be busy and noisy at times.
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.
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