Sr Software Engineer
Job ID
237949
Posted
23-Sep-2025
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role @type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Digital & Technology/Information Technology
Location(s)
Richardson - Texas - United States of America
About The Role:
As a CBRE Senior Software Engineer, you will oversee CBRE applications and platforms, lead service improvement, and ensure enterprise system reliability. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.
This job is part of the Software Engineering job function. They are responsible for successfully executing and monitoring system improvements to increase efficiency.
What You'll Do:
Act as the main point of contact/SME for supported applications, maintaining solid relationships and managing escalations for application/platform issues.
Monitor and maintain operational systems to ensure high availability and performance.
Identify and resolve system and process inefficiencies through automation and optimization.
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to deploy and maintain applications and services.
Develop and maintain documentation for operational procedures and system configurations.
Implement and manage monitoring tools, alerting systems, and incident response protocols.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement..
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Perform root cause analysis for complex issues and implement permanent, scalable solutions.
Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, and automation scripts for operational tasks.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of critical systems through proactive monitoring and capacity planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations with business objectives and drive cost-saving efficiencies.
May provide informal guidance, code reviews, and training to peers and junior staff.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view
What You'll Need:
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, related field preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Superb communication and collaborator management abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience working with globally distributed teams and clients.
Experience with observability platforms such as Datadog, Kibana, Grafana, CloudWatch, and AppInsights
Proficiency in cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure
Familiarity with ITSM tools, including ServiceNow
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Azure DevOps
Knowledge of relational databases, including SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Strong programming skills in Java, with experience in Spring Boot and RESTful services (highly preferred)
Understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies (highly preferred)
Experience with application lifecycle management and the full SDLC (highly preferred)
Scripting ability using Python and PowerShell (highly preferred)
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation (highly preferred)
Why CBRE:
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Our Values in Hiring:
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure:
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
