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Software Engineer, Sr - News & Insights

Realtor.com Careers
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend foundation and proven production ownership
  • Deep experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript on the server side (Node.js heavily preferred)
  • Hands-on experience managing CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, cloud hosting (AWS), and monitoring/logging platforms
  • Experience with GraphQL (schema design, query optimization, persisted queries) and RESTful API architectures
  • Understanding of edge caching, CDN behavior, and cache invalidation strategies for high-traffic platforms
  • Proficiency with automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end) to safeguard production reliability
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with AI applications/agents, content management systems (CMS), or scaling localized data pipelines
What the job really is

As a Sr. Backend Software Engineer on the News & Insights team at Realtor.com®, you will be responsible for owning and managing backend services, cloud infrastructure, and data integrations for a high-scale AI-powered content platform. You will work closely with frontend engineers and content partners, focusing on designing and scaling Node.js microservices, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system observability and performance. Your role will also involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to define backend roadmaps and lead technical design sessions.

Things to weigh
  • Direct WordPress expertise is not required, as day-to-day WordPress development is handled by dedicated team specialists
  • The role requires flexibility between backend code and infrastructure, which may not suit those preferring a narrow focus
  • The job involves working with AI technologies, which may require continuous learning and adaptation
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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