Senior Software Engineer, Data & Analytics Products at Equity Residential in Greater Chicago Area | USD160,000-212,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

ci/cd

web apps

apis

architecture

tech evaluation

mentorship

The Senior Software Engineer – Data & Analytics Products serves as a key technical leader in advancing the design and development of enterprise-grade applications that extend the company’s analytical and data science capabilities. This role bridges the gap between modern software engineering and data-driven innovation—building, unifying, and scaling internal products that transform analytical insights into operational decision tools. Collaborating closely with members of the Data & Analytics (DNA) team, this individual defines architectural standards, mentors engineers transitioning from data-focused development to full-stack product engineering, and delivers robust, user-facing systems that integrate seamlessly within Equity Residential’s broader technology ecosystem.

Establish best practices for code quality, CI/CD, and secure deployment of production systems.
Partner with cloud and enterprise engineering teams to ensure applications are performant, reliable, and cost-effective at scale.
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable web applications that operationalize data science and analytics products.
Define technical architecture and standards for front-end and back-end systems supporting data products and analytical tools.
Continuously evaluate new technologies and frameworks to strengthen the team’s development capabilities and accelerate delivery.
Participate in product planning and roadmap discussions to align technical execution with business objectives.
Develop APIs and application services that integrate with core data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure) and operational systems.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate analytical models into usable, intuitive applications.
Mentor data engineers and other technical contributors in full-stack development, software design, and product engineering principles.

Requirements

python

javascript

azure

ci/cd

leadership

full-stack

Please note: Our current onsite work schedule requires attendance from Monday through Thursday each week, with remote work permitted on Fridays.

A Builder and Problem Solver: You thrive in ambiguous environments, shaping structure out of complexity. You’re motivated by solving hard, high-impact problems — from modeling resident behavior to optimizing pricing systems — and take pride in seeing your work move from prototype to production.
Business-Curious and Insight-Driven: You’re as comfortable digging into the data as you are discussing trade-offs with business leaders. You ask sharp questions, produce clear narratives, and connect analytical outcomes to decisions that drive measurable results.
5–8+ years of experience in full-stack or software engineering roles.
Demonstrated leadership in technical mentorship and architecture design.
Proven ability to design and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across data, engineering, and business teams.
Familiarity with data-oriented technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar platforms is a plus
Adaptability to learn new technologies and frameworks as the product landscape evolves.
Experience developing APIs and microservices within cloud environments (Azure preferred).
Strong command of Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Scientifically Rigor and Pragmatic: You pair strong statistical and machine learning foundations with the judgment to choose the right level of complexity. You care about sound experimentation and model validity but know that elegant, deployable solutions matter most.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud-native deployment.
Collaborative and Technical Mentor: You enjoy working alongside data engineers and analysts to bring models to life, and you naturally elevate those around you — sharing code practices, explaining modeling choices, and helping others see the “why” behind the work.
Proficiency in modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar) and backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python-based systems).

Benefits

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Salary: $160,000 - $212,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 13% annual bonus is provided.

Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
Financial Wellbeing: Competitive Compensation, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life & disability insurance
Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision care and wellness programs
Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development, Tuition Assistance
Social Wellbeing: Paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits, adoption assistance

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1969

Year Founded

The company was established in 1969 as a leader in the U.S. residential real estate sector.

Specializes in owning, managing, and developing residential communities with a focus on luxury apartments.
caters to a variety of tenant needs, from urban professionals to families, across top metropolitan markets.
places a strong emphasis on creating vibrant, sustainable living spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents.
has a track record of successful property acquisitions and developments in major U.S. cities.
known for revitalizing urban neighborhoods through strategic investments and offering state-of-the-art amenities.
focuses on long-term growth through strategic property development and management.

Culture + Values

Each individual is encouraged to be themselves, express their thoughts, and feel valued for their contributions.
Inclusivity and open-mindedness are prioritized, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued, empowering individuals to grow and succeed authentically.
Individuals are supported by a collaborative team and the necessary resources, enabling them to achieve success and enjoy the process.
Commitment to working hard and smart with a sense of ownership and a focus on collective success.
A dedication to building thriving communities extends beyond their immediate environment, positively impacting broader neighborhoods through meaningful connections.

Environment + Sustainability

30% GHG Emissions Reduction

Science-based target by 2030

Aims to reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from a 2018 baseline.

20% Energy Intensity Reduction

Energy efficiency goal

Targets a 20% reduction in energy intensity per square foot by 2030 from a 2018 baseline.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index

First residential REIT listed

Recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability World & North America Indices in 2024.

$494M Green Bonds

Funds for sustainable developments

Issued green bonds totaling approximately $494 million to support LEED-certified developments.

Conduct portfolio-wide mid-level risk assessments and develop mitigation/resilience plans for high-risk properties by 2024.
Evaluate on-site renewable installations; over a third of properties had on-site clean/renewable energy as of Dec 31 2022.
Joined EPA Energy Star program (2022) and ULI Greenprint Center (2022).
Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World & North America Indices (2024), first residential REIT to do so.
A-grade in 2023 CDP Climate Change and 92nd percentile in 2023 S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
Deploy rooftop solar PV: over two dozen since 2019.
LEED Gold+ for wholly-owned developments and feasibility assessments on sustainable building measures for all new projects.
Specify ENERGY STAR appliances, efficient water fixtures, programmable thermostats, and LED lighting.

Inclusion & Diversity

50/50 Gender Breakdown

Employee Gender Distribution

As of December 31, 2024, the company achieved a balanced gender distribution with approximately 2,500 employees split evenly between male and female, reflecting a significant commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Present and consider a diverse slate of candidates for all mid‑management and above positions to help mitigate similar‑to‑me biases.
Build awareness of and bring focus to unconscious bias in recruiting and hiring, including creating a new hiring manager interview guide and new applicant surveys.
Perform and participate in annual third‑party compensation and benefits benchmarking to assess competitiveness, utilization, cost, and ensure pay is aligned and equitable.
Roll out a bilingual education strategy promoting preventive care, securing a primary care physician, annual physicals and increased use of virtual health visits.

Articles

Equity Residential Careers

About Us

Role

Description

ci/cd

web apps

apis

architecture

tech evaluation

mentorship

Establish best practices for code quality, CI/CD, and secure deployment of production systems.
Partner with cloud and enterprise engineering teams to ensure applications are performant, reliable, and cost-effective at scale.
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable web applications that operationalize data science and analytics products.
Define technical architecture and standards for front-end and back-end systems supporting data products and analytical tools.
Continuously evaluate new technologies and frameworks to strengthen the team’s development capabilities and accelerate delivery.
Participate in product planning and roadmap discussions to align technical execution with business objectives.
Develop APIs and application services that integrate with core data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure) and operational systems.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate analytical models into usable, intuitive applications.
Mentor data engineers and other technical contributors in full-stack development, software design, and product engineering principles.

Requirements

python

javascript

azure

ci/cd

leadership

full-stack

Please note: Our current onsite work schedule requires attendance from Monday through Thursday each week, with remote work permitted on Fridays.

A Builder and Problem Solver: You thrive in ambiguous environments, shaping structure out of complexity. You’re motivated by solving hard, high-impact problems — from modeling resident behavior to optimizing pricing systems — and take pride in seeing your work move from prototype to production.
Business-Curious and Insight-Driven: You’re as comfortable digging into the data as you are discussing trade-offs with business leaders. You ask sharp questions, produce clear narratives, and connect analytical outcomes to decisions that drive measurable results.
5–8+ years of experience in full-stack or software engineering roles.
Demonstrated leadership in technical mentorship and architecture design.
Proven ability to design and maintain secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across data, engineering, and business teams.
Familiarity with data-oriented technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar platforms is a plus
Adaptability to learn new technologies and frameworks as the product landscape evolves.
Experience developing APIs and microservices within cloud environments (Azure preferred).
Strong command of Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Scientifically Rigor and Pragmatic: You pair strong statistical and machine learning foundations with the judgment to choose the right level of complexity. You care about sound experimentation and model validity but know that elegant, deployable solutions matter most.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud-native deployment.
Collaborative and Technical Mentor: You enjoy working alongside data engineers and analysts to bring models to life, and you naturally elevate those around you — sharing code practices, explaining modeling choices, and helping others see the “why” behind the work.
Proficiency in modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar) and backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python-based systems).

Benefits

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Salary: $160,000 - $212,000 per year; in addition to base salary, a discretionary 13% annual bonus is provided.

Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
Financial Wellbeing: Competitive Compensation, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life & disability insurance
Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision care and wellness programs
Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development, Tuition Assistance
Social Wellbeing: Paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits, adoption assistance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1969

Year Founded

The company was established in 1969 as a leader in the U.S. residential real estate sector.

Specializes in owning, managing, and developing residential communities with a focus on luxury apartments.
caters to a variety of tenant needs, from urban professionals to families, across top metropolitan markets.
places a strong emphasis on creating vibrant, sustainable living spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents.
has a track record of successful property acquisitions and developments in major U.S. cities.
known for revitalizing urban neighborhoods through strategic investments and offering state-of-the-art amenities.
focuses on long-term growth through strategic property development and management.

Culture + Values

Each individual is encouraged to be themselves, express their thoughts, and feel valued for their contributions.
Inclusivity and open-mindedness are prioritized, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued, empowering individuals to grow and succeed authentically.
Individuals are supported by a collaborative team and the necessary resources, enabling them to achieve success and enjoy the process.
Commitment to working hard and smart with a sense of ownership and a focus on collective success.
A dedication to building thriving communities extends beyond their immediate environment, positively impacting broader neighborhoods through meaningful connections.

Environment + Sustainability

30% GHG Emissions Reduction

Science-based target by 2030

Aims to reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from a 2018 baseline.

20% Energy Intensity Reduction

Energy efficiency goal

Targets a 20% reduction in energy intensity per square foot by 2030 from a 2018 baseline.

Dow Jones Sustainability Index

First residential REIT listed

Recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability World & North America Indices in 2024.

$494M Green Bonds

Funds for sustainable developments

Issued green bonds totaling approximately $494 million to support LEED-certified developments.

Conduct portfolio-wide mid-level risk assessments and develop mitigation/resilience plans for high-risk properties by 2024.
Evaluate on-site renewable installations; over a third of properties had on-site clean/renewable energy as of Dec 31 2022.
Joined EPA Energy Star program (2022) and ULI Greenprint Center (2022).
Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World & North America Indices (2024), first residential REIT to do so.
A-grade in 2023 CDP Climate Change and 92nd percentile in 2023 S&P Global Sustainability Assessment.
Deploy rooftop solar PV: over two dozen since 2019.
LEED Gold+ for wholly-owned developments and feasibility assessments on sustainable building measures for all new projects.
Specify ENERGY STAR appliances, efficient water fixtures, programmable thermostats, and LED lighting.

Inclusion & Diversity

50/50 Gender Breakdown

Employee Gender Distribution

As of December 31, 2024, the company achieved a balanced gender distribution with approximately 2,500 employees split evenly between male and female, reflecting a significant commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Present and consider a diverse slate of candidates for all mid‑management and above positions to help mitigate similar‑to‑me biases.
Build awareness of and bring focus to unconscious bias in recruiting and hiring, including creating a new hiring manager interview guide and new applicant surveys.
Perform and participate in annual third‑party compensation and benefits benchmarking to assess competitiveness, utilization, cost, and ensure pay is aligned and equitable.
Roll out a bilingual education strategy promoting preventive care, securing a primary care physician, annual physicals and increased use of virtual health visits.

Articles

Equity Residential Careers

About Us