Senior Software Developer I

Posted 8 Hours Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
Cloud • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
Help us revolutionize real estate services.
The Role
The Senior Software Developer oversees a team, manages software development processes, implements methodologies, and mentors junior developers, while ensuring high-quality enterprise-grade software delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. 

This role is based in Chicago, working in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Job Summary
The Senior Software Developer supports the Product and Technology Department by managing day-to-day activities within the organization's software development function. Senior Software Developer is part of an agile development team building and working on enterprise-grade software. Senior Software Developer is involved in all areas of development, from design to development to testing. They lead a small team of Software Developers.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee the work of a team responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting applications or systems software.
  • Work to establish functional requirements and reviews solutions to ensure organizational needs are met.
  • Select and oversee implementation of one or more software development methodologies.
  • Develop short- and long-term product roadmaps to ensure continuous improvement of software.
  • Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
  • Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards and programming
  • Improve operations by conducting system analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures
  • Protect operations by keeping information confidential
  • Mentor junior developers
  • Keep up to date on the newest technological innovations in the field and be ready to apply relevant innovations.
  • Optimize new and existing applications.
  • Foster a positive team environment
  • Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
  • Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

  • Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques and theories
  • Solid understanding of relational database design and querying concepts
  • Exposure to Microsoft .NET development using C#, or JAVA or other major languages
  • Exposure to web development using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript
  • Familiar with Design Pattern, algorithm
  • Knowledge of client/server application development
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies
  • Knowledge of unit testing theory
  • Experienced with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments
  • Experienced with debugging, performance profiling and optimization
  • Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment
  • Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders
  • Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes

  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or with equivalent professional experience
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin preferred
  • 5+ years of experience as a software developer

Why Lessen:
·        Competitive compensation
·        Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
·        401K retirement savings plan
·        Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
·        Maternity/Paternity Pay
·        Career advancement opportunities
·        All the tools you'll need to be successful

Lessen is intentional about attracting, developing, and retaining amazing talent from diverse backgrounds. We’re looking for teammates that are enthusiastic, empathetic, curious, motivated, reliable, and will help us amplify the positive & inclusive culture we’ve been building.  Lessen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

Top Skills

C#
CSS
HTML5
Java
JavaScript

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The Company
HQ: Scottsdale, Arizona
713 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago. To learn more, visit Lessen.com.

Why Work With Us

We make caring for and improving properties simpler, faster, better. Powered by tech and perfected by people, we deliver best-in-class, transformational solutions to deliver assets to market faster, keep businesses up and running, and improve customer and resident experiences. We're property services, simplified.

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About our Teams

Lessen LLC Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

At Lessen, managers decide how teams work best—office, home, or hybrid. We value flexibility, connection, and outcomes, investing in tools that keep everyone aligned and focused on delivering great results together.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQScottsdale, AZ
Chicago, IL
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