Senior Software Development Engineer

About the team

The Developer Experience Delivery Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the systems and tools that enable all Zillow Group engineers to build, test, deploy and ship features to our customers. Our team is at the forefront of adopting new technologies and processes which create company wide standards for product development teams. It is a broad area of ownership that has a critical impact on the quality and efficiency of all software development at Zillow Group.

About the role

As a Senior Engineer in the DevEx Delivery Engineering organization you will have a key role in helping Zillow Group design and build cross company platforms, so we can transform developer experience for our engineers. You will design and build critically important cloud infrastructure and tackle core infrastructure problems using modern cloud-native software development best practices to enable developers to efficiently deploy new and existing applications quickly and easily. You will tackle and resolve problems with third party and custom build software. You will mentor other engineers on our team and help set the direction for how we build and evolve our platforms. We need someone who has a desire to try new things, is passionate about working with and learning about a wide range of technologies, and wants to work in a strong team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform

• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks and Salt projects to automate server configuration and deployment

• Configure, maintain and support CICD pipelines that build and deploy third party software across multiple environments.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and deployments

• Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to optimize performance and capacity utilization

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS or other cloud providers

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable and repeatable deployments

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior members of the team

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.

In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington the standard base pay range for this role is $152,500.00 - $243,500.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• Strong understanding of SDLC principles, architecture and operations.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform) and processes.

• Experience with automation tooling (SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet, etc.)

• Experience scripting/coding with Python, Java and/or Go.

• Experience with CICD concepts and solutions (Gitlab, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Github).

• Experience with varying deployment strategies (Blue/Green, Canary, Progressive Delivery)

• Knowledge of containerized applications and Kubernetes

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with audiences that include customers, peers and leadership

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. 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 or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at RecruitingAccessibility@zillowgroup.com.

Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.

Salary : $152,500 - $243,500