Job Description

Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)

We are Lennar 

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Lead Software Engineer reports directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering. As a Lead Software Engineer, you would be responsible for directing a team of engineers of all experience levels in the design, development, coding, testing, and debugging of applications.  This is also a hands-on role where you will also be expected to write code, troubleshoot issues, and debug software.  Lead Software Engineers will assist in configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring.  Responsibilities include working closely with the product management team to ensure we deliver the best user experiences. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be a core player and expected to build and grow the skillsets of the more junior Engineers.

• A career with purpose.

• A career built on making dreams come true.

• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Collaborate with project stakeholders (product owners, UX researchers, data team, QA team, project managers, enterprise architecture, security, cross team leads and designers) to understand functional and non-functional requirements.  

• Promote a collaborative team environment and work closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives.  

• Responsible for planning work estimation and forecasting.  

• Adhere to architecture, design, implementation, security standards and best practices.   

• Investigate and propose solutions to development and design problems.  

• Conduct analysis to determine integration needs, and design and plan integrations.  

• Prepare technical documentation, including software design evaluation plans and test results. 

• Write high-quality code that satisfies customer needs and strives for simplicity, clarity, and testability.  

• Implement unit and integration tests and conduct functional and performance testing where appropriate.   

• Participate in code reviews or use collaborative programming techniques to promote high quality business outcomes.   

• Develop reusable software building blocks to enable faster delivery.  

• Improve performance of existing software by diagnosing and resolving critical issues.  

• Establish best development practices and processes.   

• Manage and mentor software engineers.   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in software development experience is required.

• Proven track record for managing a team of developers to achieve company goals.  

• Proven track record for architecting, scaling and implementing complex technical solutions.  

• Proven track record of leadership in Agile environments, with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a passion for mentoring and empowering team members. 

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.  

• Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript (7+ years) with deep understanding of advanced principles of client-side and server-side development. 

• High proficiency in React.js (5+ years), with a solid background in building performant UI components with modern hooks and design patterns. 

• Proficiency in Next.js, TypeScript, and Cosmos DB, demonstrating the ability to architect and implement robust performance-optimized solutions. 

• Knowledge in building and tooling processes such as CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and package managers, coupled with extensive experience in debugging and troubleshooting complex issues. 

• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles. 

• Experience developing cloud-native applications in Azure or AWS.

• Experience in Agile methodologies.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, Everything’s Included in our homes, and Everyone’s Included on our team. Our Everyone’s Included vision is to unleash the power of diversity within our workforce to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone’s Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the Lead Software Engineer to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.

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Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.