Staff Software Engineer

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

About the RoleAs a Front-End, Staff Software Engineer in the JLLT MarTech Engineering Group, you will be building the software that enables our partners and clients to become more innovative, resilient, and progressive. You'll play a major part in idea generation, designing, prototyping, planning, and executing new software components for JLL.com and our broader MarTech suite of tools. We're a group of collaborators and in this role, you will develop products and features that will be leveraged by both internal and external customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to have real ownership of projects and to be able to see your work come to life at a global scale.

Our technology stack centers around Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) with Java, Java Content Repository (JCR), Apache Sling, OSGi (Apache Felix), and modern frontend technologies including HTML, JavaScript, CSS/LESS/SASS, and SPA frameworks (React, Angular).

Who You Are10+ years of experience building large-scale software applications
Expert-level Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) experience with deep architectural knowledge of AEM development, components, templates, analytics, and content management workflows
Proven track record of technical leadership and system design across multiple teams
Proficiency with Java, Java Content Repository (JCR), Apache Sling, OSGi (Apache Felix)
Expert frontend development skills: HTML, JavaScript, CSS/LESS/SASS, and SPA frameworks (React, Angular)
Experience with Customer Data Platform (CDP) and/or Artificial Intelligence (AI) related engineering (preferred)
Experience influencing technical strategy and architecture decisions at an organizational level
Proficient in English language, both written and verbal, sufficient for success in a remote and largely asynchronous work environment
Self-motivated and self-managing, with excellent organizational skills
Confident in taking ownership of complex projects from start to finish and enjoy the process of turning nebulous ideas into reality
Proactively mitigate issues through test-driven development, continuous deployment, and thoughtful monitoring and alerting
Comfortable working in a highly agile, intensely iterative software development process
Strong inclination towards communication, inclusion, and visibility
Effective communication skills and ability to regularly achieve consensus with peers and stakeholders
Thrive in a globally distributed organization
Demonstrated ability to work closely with other parts of the organization and drive cross-functional initiatives
Add positive energy in every meeting, making your coworkers feel included in every interaction

What You'll DoLead frontend technical decisions for the MarTech platform with impact across multiple teams
Drive technical strategy and roadmap planning for the engineering organization
Provide frontend technical mentorship and leadership for all Engineers on your team to help them grow in their technical responsibilities and remove blockers to their autonomy
Expert significant influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of your team and adjacent teams
Shepherd the definition and improvement of our internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices for a high-scale web environment. Maintain and advocate for these standards through code reviews
Represent JLLT MarTech Engineering and its values in public communication around broad initiatives, specific projects, and community contributions. Interact with customers and other external stakeholders as a consultant and spokesperson for the work of your team
Drive innovation across the organization with a willingness to experiment and to boldly confront problems of immense complexity and scope
Actively seek out difficult impediments to our efficiency as a team ("technical debt"), propose and implement solutions that will enable the entire team to iterate faster
Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders on technical feasibility and strategic technology decisions

What we can do for you:
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.