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
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 architecting, developing, maintaining, and enhancing AVB software suites to support the company’s strategic objectives.
If you're passionate about JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS Serverless architecture, PostgreSQL, and modern web frameworks like React/Next.js, this is your chance to drive real technical impact. You’ll work across teams to design scalable architecture, write clear documentation, review and guide implementation, and partner with product teams and engineering leads to ensure technical excellence across the board.
What You’ll Do:
Architect scalable, secure, and resilient systems using AWS serverless technologies
Lead architectural reviews and guide engineers in following best practices
Design and maintain data models in PostgreSQL with a focus on performance and integrity
Write clear technical documentation, diagrams, and decision records (ADRs)
Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, data scientists to translate business needs into technical solutions
Review code (Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js) and ensure architectural consistency
Mentor engineers and foster cross-functional collaboration
Monitor systems and guide best practices in observability, testing, and deployment
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience preferred
Experience (Minimum Requirements):
8+ years of experience in Full Stack Development
8+ years of hands-on experience with React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, PostgreSQL, CI/CD pipelines (using AWS CDK), and Web APIs
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
Experience (Preferred):
8+ years of experience in Agile engineering practices
8+ years of experience in cloud computing, specifically AWS or Azure
8+ 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
Knowledge of GraphQL, AppSync, Apollo, or React Query
Experience with testing libraries like Jest, Mocha, Playwright, or Puppeteer
Familiarity with monorepo architecture or platform engineering initiatives
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.
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Job ID JR104550