Staff Software Engineer
Arlington, Virginia
State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203
Overview
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.
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.
How AvalonBay Supports You
We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.
We offer:
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
Additional Info
AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.
AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.
For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)
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