Senior Software Engineer

## Senior Software EngineerApply: Dallas, TX: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: REQ18823At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.**Job Description:***What You’ll Do** Microservices & System Implementation: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance software systems and RESTful APIs in modern Java, actively decomposing monolithic patterns into modular microservices architectures.* Event-Driven Communication: Implement and optimize inter-service messaging and streaming workflows leveraging Apache Kafka as the core messaging infrastructure.* Technical Solutioning & Product Alignment: Partner closely with Technical Project Managers (TPMs), Business Managers, Product Managers, and UX Engineers to translate business concepts and Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) into clear technical specifications and robust code.* AI Discipline & Engineering Acceleration: Champion Cotality’s AI-first engineering culture by actively integrating AI assistance tools (such as GitHub Copilot and Claude) and agentic workflows into the SDLC to maximize development velocity, testing coverage, and code quality.* Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) Compliance: Ensure all engineering deliverables adhere to rigorous code quality benchmarks, performance criteria, security compliance, and evolving internal checklists.* Mentorship & Collaborative Engineering: Guide and mentor junior engineers, conduct thorough peer code reviews, engage in pair programming, and clarify technical complexities to set team members up for success.* Global Team Collaboration: Coordinate technical tasks and collaborate seamlessly with distributed nearshore and offshore engineering teams across Europe and India.* Continuous Integration & Delivery: Create, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated testing suites (unit, integration, and TDD), and containerized deployments.* Production Excellence & Incident Resolution: Assist in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex production incidents, driving root-cause analyses to continuously improve system resilience.**Job Qualifications:***Required Experience** Experience Level: 5- 8 + years of professional software engineering experience developing robust, scalable applications with modern object-oriented programming languages.* Core Java & Frameworks: Advanced hands-on experience in Java (including recent versions) and enterprise frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot.* Distributed Architecture & Microservices: Proven expertise in designing, building, and deploying scalable microservices and RESTful API architectures.* Event-Driven Systems: Solid hands-on experience implementing inter-service communication and event streaming using Apache Kafka.* Relational Databases: Strong experience with relational database technologies, with a strong preference for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.* AI Tooling Proficiency: Practical experience using AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or AI coding agents) to accelerate software delivery and testing.* Quality & Testing Practices: Solid background in automated testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and adherence to SOLID design principles and design patterns.* Agile & DevOps Foundations: Working experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).* Cross-Functional Communication: Proven ability to navigate technical ambiguity, resolve blockers with a solutions-oriented mindset, and effectively partner with product, design, and offshore teams.* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical work experience.*Nice to Haves / Preferred** Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform / GCP preferred, AWS, or Azure).* Advanced AI & Agentic Workflows: Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP), CLI-based AI coding agents, or building custom agentic workflows.* Full-Stack / Front-End Awareness: Experience with modern front-end frameworks (Angular, React, TypeScript) or Micro Frontend architectures.* Build & Infrastructure Tools: Experience with Gradle, Groovy, Terraform, or Elasticsearch.* Offshore Coordination: Direct experience collaborating with and coordinating tasks for offshore engineering teams in Europe and India.* Domain Knowledge: Industry background in Real Estate, Property Data, Mortgage, Insurance, or Financial Services.#LI-BH1#LI-hybrid**Annual Pay Range:**111,900 - 155,000 USD**Application Window:**This opportunity is expected to remain posted through the date identified below, subject to business needs.2026-07-22**Thrive with Cotality**At Cotality, we offer more than just a job, we provide a benefits experience designed to support your whole self. From a flexible working model to competitive time off and standout health coverage with meaningful perks and growth opportunities, our package is built to help you thrive at work and in life.Highlights, depending on role classification, include:* Time off: Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays, plus well-being and volunteer time off.* Family Support: Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a baby stipend.* Health: Multiple medical plan options with mental health and wellness support offerings.* Retirement: 401(k) with company match and vesting after one year.* Financial Perks: $400 annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance up to $5,250.* Extras: Recognition Rewards, Referral bonuses, exclusive discounts and more!Cotality is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Cotality maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr