Technical Manager, Software Engineering

CoStar Realty Information, Inc
Washington, DC
31 Jan 2025

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Technical Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description

OVERVIEW

CoStar delivers real-time, verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStar's independent research organization - the industry's largest - with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence.

CoStar's software developers build products that facilitate 86% of commercial real estate transactions in the United States. These transactions range from a small business owner leasing their first office space to a large multi-national buying a new headquarters campus. On any given day our developers are building products that manage nearly a trillion dollars of potential real estate transactions.

We are hiring a Software Development Manager to lead a portion of our Washington, DC team of engineers. This position has the opportunity for hybrid work with up to two days remote per week. Four-day work weeks are also an option for those applicants that are interested. Additionally, this role is bonus eligible.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead an Agile software development team. Lead Scrum ceremonies. Deliver done-done features to customers at high velocity.
  • Act as a player-coach, who can mentor & coach team members into highly productive team players. Promote can-do attitude, engineering mindset and collaboration as fundamental team values.
  • Influence web application architecture and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvement by focusing on engineering excellence
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other Agile teams to deliver large initiatives. Develop roadmap
  • Work with recruiting to identify, hire and onboard top industry talent
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of the CRE Industry and CoStar's business model / technology
  • Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends and best practices that can be used to strengthen CoStar's technology platform and development practices
  • Adopt an owner-operator mindset and demonstrate full ownership of the product and technical platforms.
  • Act as "Voice of the Customer" when participating in product readiness reviews

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading Agile Team(s)
  • 3+ years' experience in modern web and database technologies
  • 3+ years' experience building large distributed, API-driven systems
  • Demonstrated experience with Functional, OOP and software design patterns.
  • Experience leading technical teams, working through complex requirements and offering relevant, timely technical solutions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
  • Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or VueJS
  • Working knowledge with NodeJS, .NET Core and C# is a plus
  • Experience with the AWS platform
  • Experience with non-relational databases such as DynamoDB, MongoDB or ElasticSearch
  • Experience with relational databases (preferably SQL Server)
  • Experience with Docker and container orchestration

OVERVIEW OF COMPANY

Founded in 1987, CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Our suite of online services enables clients to analyze, interpret and gain unmatched insight on commercial property values, market conditions and current availability. Behind some of the most well-known brands in the industry, CoStar Group includes CoStar, the largest provider of CRE research and real-time data; LoopNet, the most heavily trafficked mobile and online real estate marketplace; Apartments.com, the premier rental home resource for renters, property managers and owners; STR, the leading provider of performance benchmarking and comparative analytics to the hotel industry; BizBuySell, the largest online marketplace for businesses-for-sales; and Lands of America, the leading operator of online marketplaces for rural real estate.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, CoStar Group maintains offices throughout the U.S. and in Europe, Canada, and Asia with a staff of over 4,300 worldwide.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. In addition to generous compensation and performance-based incentives, you'll be supported in both your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our Benefits Package Includes (but Is Not Limited To)
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
  • Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
  • Commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes, as well as Segways and bikes available for use during the day
  • Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, prepared foods, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

Be part of a team of professionals enjoying the opportunity to learn, do, and grow in a rewarding atmosphere. But don't just take our word for it see why our team chose to work at and stay at CoStar Group:

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing