About the team
Zillow started in 2006 and is the most visited real estate website in the United States with over 10.5 billion visits in 2022, and an average of 220 million monthly unique users. Zillow helps high-intent movers find and win their home through digital solutions and first class partners. Our Zillow Mexico team will work with our US tech teams to simplify and automate the buying, selling and renting experience to make home a reality for more and more people.
We leverage technology best suited for each use case, however, our teams typically use the following tech:
- Java, NodeJS, and Go for our APIs and services
- A range of persistence strategies including relational and non-relational databases
About the role
As a Technical Lead - Backend Java Software Development Engineer, you’ll lead the delivery and ongoing support of projects from end to end. In addition, you will:
Contribute to the design of new features.
Review the code of your peers
Advocate for standard methodologies
Facilitate engineering discussions
Mentor junior engineers
Participate in an inclusive, energetic and highly multi-functional team
This role has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any part of Mexico, but preferably in Mexico City, as we would encourage attendance for occasional in-office events.
In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location.
Who you are
Wondering if we're the right team for you? You'll excel in this team if you thrive on autonomy, seek out persistent problems, implement effective solutions quickly, and you are:
Brings over 5 years of software development experience, specializing in Java for backend services.
Is a respected technical leader, having made a significant impact beyond their immediate team.
Has expertise in various persistence strategies, encompassing relational and non-relational databases.
Is fluent in both English and Spanish, both written and spoken and is authorized to work in Mexico.
Demonstrates mastery across multiple modern Java development technologies, adept at designing, delivering, debugging, and maintaining backend systems.
Possesses proficiency in related technologies such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Microservices architecture.
Is passionate about establishing standard methodologies, elevating systems design, enhancing code quality, and ensuring maintainability – not just within the team but across the entire engineering organization.
Here at Zillow we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.
Please note: This is an evergreen job post that accepts applications on an ongoing basis. We will consider your profile for any current and future openings that align with your expertise.
Get to know us
Zillow
is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter.
As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do is helping people move from dreaming to transacting — and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making this vision a reality.
Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, and a
fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on
Glassdoor
and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022 list, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, honoring the
Best Places to Work
in 2022, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2022, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022, and TIME
100 Most Influential Companies
list.
Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.
Q ualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.
