Software Engineer IV

Invitation Homes is a fast‑paced publicly traded REIT with over 110,000 single‑family rental homes and a market capitalization of over $25 billion. We are a team of more than 1,600 associates who share a commitment to flexibility, opportunity and innovation.

The Senior Software Engineer will join a small, energetic and collaborative team to design, develop and deploy frontend and backend services with a focus on high availability, low latency and scalability. The role includes architectural design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and mentorship through pair programming and code reviews. The engineer will work under product and project managers to plan and estimate software solutions and will continually adopt new tools and practices to meet business objectives.

Invitation Homes does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

• Design, develop and deploy high‑availability and scalable frontend and backend services.
• Direct and assist with designing, documenting, testing, and debugging new and existing software systems.
• Identify and resolve complex defects using debugging tools and best‑practice techniques.
• Lead technical problem solving and debugging efforts.
• Advocate best practices, design standards, and procedures.
• Support and maintain existing products while adding features requested by customers.
• Adapt to changing business environments and requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, QA, and other teams in an agile environment.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities and mentor others in agile practices.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers through coaching and educational opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• At least six (6) years of software development experience; 3 years as a Senior Engineer preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Node.js and asynchronous programming.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, particularly on AWS.
• Expertise in client‑side JavaScript frameworks and web development.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts, with knowledge of PostgreSQL preferred.
• Strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with CI/CD concepts and practical implementation.
• Commitment to Agile practices and principles.
• Solid understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Knowledge of contemporary web API design (REST, hypermedia).
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate complex information to project managers and executives.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience coordinating application development with minimal supervision.
• Feedback and guidance in code reviews.
• Familiarity with the Salesforce platform is a plus.

• Competitive salary in the range of $ – $, plus an annual discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonus program.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual, sick time, and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Ace work environment with casual dress code.
• Team events and gatherings.

Invitation Homes is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment. We welcome applicants 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 law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at human