DR Horton

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

DR Horton$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years of backend software development in enterprise settings
  • Expertise in JavaScript (preferable), Java, or Python
  • Hands-on experience with message queuing and event streaming
  • Proven ability to design production-grade RESTful APIs and GraphQL services
  • Experience with unit, integration, and contract testing frameworks
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions effectively

Responsibilities

  • Design and build high-throughput backend services and APIs for massive scale
  • Maintain robust RESTful APIs with proper documentation and schema design
  • Architect event-driven systems and ensure reliable message delivery
  • Develop comprehensive tests for high-quality production releases
  • Manage cloud-hosted environments and optimize their use
  • Continuously improve CI/CD pipelines and enforce quality gates
  • Lead design and code reviews to maintain high standards

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(K) retirement plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Generous vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Additional voluntary and company-provided benefits
Full Job Description
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services. The right candidate designs, develops, enhances, and supports scalable backend applications, APIs, and distributed services that power business-critical systems. This role partners with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Design, build, and operate high-throughput, low-latency backend services and APIs that handle massive scale across distributed environments
  • Author and maintain robust RESTful APIs with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation and GraphQL services, ensuring clean schema design, versioning discipline, and performance at scale
  • Architect and evolve event-driven systems using queueing/streaming technologies, ensuring reliable message delivery, exactly-once semantics, and graceful failure handling
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and contract tests to achieve agreed-upon test coverage targets, reduce escaped defects, and support reliable production releases
  • Manage cloud-hosted environments (Vercel, AWS, or Azure), including networking, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), autoscaling, and cost optimization
  • Build, maintain, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines that enforce quality gates, accelerate delivery, and reduce the risk of production deployments
  • Make principled architectural decisions that balance pragmatism with long-term system health, articulating trade-offs clearly to peers and leadership
  • Lead technical design reviews and code reviews, holding the team to a high bar for correctness, performance, testability, and maintainability
  • Identify and systematically eliminate technical debt, improving velocity and reducing operational burden
  • Collaborate closely with Product to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
  • Debug and resolve complex production incidents quickly, contributing to blameless postmortems and durable remediation
  • Mentor and sponsor junior and mid-level engineers, accelerating their growth through pairing, thoughtful feedback, and knowledge sharing
  • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • Ability to travel overnight


Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or equivalent education and experience
  • 5-8 years of professional experience developing backend software applications in an enterprise environment
  • Expert-level proficiency in one or more of our core languages: JavaScript (preferrable), Java or Python, with meaningful production experience in at least one
  • Deep hands-on experience with message queuing and event streaming platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to design and deliver production-grade RESTful APIs and GraphQL services, with strong command of schema design, pagination, error handling, and API versioning strategies
  • Experience authoring meaningful unit tests, integration tests, and contract tests using frameworks such as JUnit, pytest, Jest, or equivalent
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications
  • Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
  • The noise level is generally moderate


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong command of distributed systems fundamentals: consistency models, partition tolerance, idempotency, backpressure, and observability
  • Track record of shipping large, ambiguous projects with measurable business and technical impact


Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

About DR Horton

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the homebuilding companies in the United States. The Company constructs and sells homes through its operating divisions in 27 states and 78 metropolitan markets of the United States, primarily under the name of D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 (fiscal 2013), the Company closed 24,155 homes. Through its financial services operations, the Company provides mortgages financing and title agency services to homebuyers in many of its homebuilding markets. DHI Mortgage, its 100% owned subsidiary, provides mortgage financing services primarily to the Company’s homebuilding customers and generally sells the mortgages it originates and the related servicing rights to third-party purchasers. In May 2014, the Company acquired homebuilding operations of Crown Communities.

DR Horton Careers

Join the dynamic team at DR Horton, America's largest home construction company, and contribute to our mission of delivering the dream of homeownership. As a leader in the industry, DR Horton offers unparalleled job opportunities that promise growth, innovation, and leadership development. Work You’ll Do At DR Horton, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, professional growth, and collaborative success. Our team is committed to excellence and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in home construction. Whether you are looking to start your career through our robust internship programs or seeking to advance as a seasoned professional, DR Horton provides the platform to elevate your career to new heights. Transform Your Career Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that redefine communities and improve lives across the nation. DR Horton is at the forefront of the construction industry, integrating sustainable practices and innovative designs in every project. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee empowerment, DR Horton is a place where your skills will be honed, and your contributions recognized. Join Our Team DR Horton is looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Explore job opportunities in various fields, from engineering to sales, where your expertise will help shape the future of housing in America. Innovative Work Environment Engage in work that matters with a team that combines deep industry expertise with a passion for quality and innovation. At DR Horton, you will collaborate with talented professionals who are dedicated to setting new standards in the housing industry. Benefits and Growth DR Horton is committed to the well-being and development of its employees. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. We believe in nurturing our team’s potential by providing leadership and diversity training that fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. Networking and Professional Development Advance your career with DR Horton’s commitment to professional development and networking. Gain access to industry-leading training, certification programs, and professional development workshops that will equip you with the tools needed for success. Explore Discover the various career paths available at DR Horton and find the position that best matches your skills and interests. From on-site construction roles to corporate positions, the opportunities at DR Horton are as diverse as the communities we build. Stay Connected Join the DR Horton team and stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Search DR Horton Jobs Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for individuals who are driven, creative, and ready to contribute to our team’s success. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with the latest news, job alerts, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at DR Horton. Join us at DR Horton, where your career aspirations can be realized and where you can be part of crafting the American dream.
Learn more about DR Horton
Size
11,788 employees
Market Cap
$766.4 million
Industry
Net Income
$66 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+67.8%
Revenue
$991.6 million
NASDAQ

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