COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The CSRE Lead Software Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of software solutions that support Corporate Services & Real Estate functions, including facilities management, real estate operations, workplace services, and sustainability initiatives.
This role serves as the technical lead within the software development team, translating CSRE business needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable applications, while setting engineering standards and mentoring developers.
Key responsibilities:
- Software Engineering Leadership
- Act as technical lead for CSRE-focused software development initiatives
- Define and enforce engineering best practices, architecture standards, and coding guidelines
- Review solution designs, code, and technical documentation
- Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering high-quality engineering practices
- Application Design & Development
- Design, develop, and maintain applications supporting:
- Real estate portfolio management
- Facilities and maintenance operations
- Workplace services and employee experience platforms
- Capital project tracking and reporting
- Build scalable APIs, services, and integrations with enterprise systems (ERP, HR, Finance)
- Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and compliant with enterprise IT standards
- Business Partnership (CSRE Focus)
- Partner closely with CSRE stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, and strategic goals
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and roadmaps
- Provide technical guidance on system capabilities, limitations, and trade-offs
- Delivery & Operations
- Lead technical delivery in an agile environment (planning, estimation, execution)
- Support production deployments, monitoring, and issue resolution
- Drive automation, testing, and CI/CD practices to improve quality and speed
- Ensure proper documentation, support handover, and knowledge transfer
- Data, Reporting & Insights
- Enable data integration and reporting for CSRE systems (dashboards, analytics, KPIs)
- Support sustainability, space utilization, and cost optimization initiatives through data-driven solutions
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field or similar combination or education and experience.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
- 5–7+ years of professional software development experience
- Prior experience as a technical lead or senior engineer
- Experience delivering enterprise applications in a regulated or corporate environment
- Exposure to real estate, facilities, or corporate services systems
Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in software development (backend, frontend, or full stack)
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
- Experience with:
- Web application frameworks and APIs (REST, GraphQL)
- Cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure)
- Databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with enterprise integrations (ServiceNow, Jira, Workday, Everbridge)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders
- Comfortable balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, consultative mindset
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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What We Do
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
