Sr Application Developer-FG

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees.

Forestar is currently looking for a Sr. Application Developer - FG . The right candidate designs, develops, and maintains enterprise-level applications that drive business operations and customer engagement. This role leads the technical implementation of complex projects, ensures high-quality code standards, and provides guidance to junior developers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design, code, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs; ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards and best practices
• Review and optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability; enforce coding standards and secure coding practices
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, data integration services, and middleware to connect enterprise systems and external platforms
• Design and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, and queries to ensure data integrity, availability, and optimal performance
• Serve as a technical lead on projects; provide accurate estimates, manage development timelines, and coordinate with project managers and business stakeholders
• Oversee unit, integration, and user acceptance testing; ensure smooth deployment through CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior and mid-level developers; foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to maintain system stability and uptime
• Research emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to improve application performance, security, and user experience
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with corporate data security standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in vendor evaluations, technical assessments, and proof-of-concept initiatives to support IT strategy and innovation
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• 5 years of progressive experience in application development, including enterprise-level projects
• Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise application development, programming languages, web services, and database technologies
• Ability to evaluate complex technical challenges and deliver efficient, scalable solutions
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Capable of mentoring junior developers and influencing technical direction across projects
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via Forestar applications
• Ability to sit for the majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with object-oriented programming, web frameworks, and relational database design
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and CI/CD tools
• Experience integrating applications with APIs, cloud services, and third-party platforms
  
  

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits