Senior Software Development Engineer - (Java or Python + Kubernetes)

About the team The Transformation Enablers (TE) team is part of Zillow’s Platform Engineering organization and plays a key role in accelerating how product teams deliver experiences for our customers. We build, evolve, and drive adoption of scalable platform capabilities, operating with a platform-as-a-product mindset so teams can independently build, deploy, and operate reliable services using well-designed “paved roads,” strong defaults, and self-service tooling. About the role As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Transformation Enablers (TE) team, you will design, build, and drive adoption of platform capabilities that improve developer velocity, system reliability, and operational maturity across Zillow Group. You will work closely with product and platform teams to identify friction in the developer and operational experience, create reusable solutions that remove that friction at scale, and enable teams through tooling, strategic planning, and governance. This role blends hands-on engineering, customer empathy, and product thinking to deliver durable improvements that multiply the impact of teams across Zillow. You Will Get To Design and implement reusable infrastructure, tooling, and workflows that improve reliability, scalability, and developer experience across Zillow Ensure platform solutions are discoverable, intuitive, and widely adopted, measuring success by customer and business impact rather than output alone Enable teams at scale by replacing one-off fixes and escalations with automation, clear “paved roads,” and well-documented guidance Partner directly with product and platform teams to understand pain points, co-create solutions, and influence engineering best practices Apply SRE principles such as observability, automation, and fault tolerance through platform solutions instead of manual intervention Lead by example by raising the engineering bar through strong system design, high-quality code, thorough documentation, and operational rigor This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions. In addition to a competitive base salary and benefits, this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Who you are 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Strong software engineering skills in at least one modern programming language (for example, Python, Go, Java, or similar) Experience building and operating systems in at least one major cloud environment such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, and Infrastructure as Code tools and practices Demonstrated ability to design scalable systems and abstractions that can be reused across multiple teams or domains Experience improving developer experience or internal platforms, with a focus on reducing friction and enabling self-service Strong communication skills and a customer-centric mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partner teams Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences. Get to know us At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality. Zillow is honored t ... (truncated, view full listing at source)