Position Summary
As a Software Engineer, you will be part of an Agile Scrum team and directly contribute to the creation and maintenance of products that support our business operations. You will participate in Sprint activities, such as planning, grooming, and daily standups to deliver on commitments, continuously improve processes, and drive positive change.
You will apply your skills in software development to help the team produce quality, on-time deliverables and apply root cause analysis to track down story bugs and production issues. Using an eye for quality and attention to detail, you will help us build reliable, fault-tolerant, and extensible applications backed by unit testing and test automation. Additionally, you will work directly with Team Leads, Business Users, Product Owners, Functional Analysts, and other Engineers to build new projects and support existing applications.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to multi-task moderately complex issues on their own and when assistance is required, able to provide specific issues and options. This role requires a robust breadth of software development concepts allowing you to create scalable, extensible applications with minimal direction. This role also requires interfacing with existing applications built on REST and GraphQL, an understanding of security implications for designs and implementations, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
About the Team
You'll be joining the Digital Technology team at Clayton Homes, a team dedicated to shaping the future of the home buying and ownership experience through innovation and modern technology. Our team is responsible for all public-facing websites and is central to delivering on our vision of a seamless digital home purchase and ownership journey .
We tackle challenges that impact thousands of customers every day, from helping users explore products to enhancing post-purchase ownership tools. We are committed to building a platform that simplifies home buying, improves product discoverability, and provides a unified experience for our customers across their journey.
Our work involves building modern, scalable web applications using React , Next.js , and AWS , while leveraging tools like GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment. We focus on delivering high-quality, performant applications, partnering cross-functionally with stakeholders, product managers, and other engineering teams to drive meaningful outcomes.
As part of this team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build innovative solutions that transform the way customers engage with Clayton Homes online.
• Work with a tech stack that embraces modern web technologies and deployment processes.
• Solve complex challenges, such as enhancing discoverability of products and building tools for digital ownership experiences.
• Collaborate with teams across Clayton Homes, including Product, Design, Analytics, and Marketing, to deliver impactful projects.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, results-driven environment, values team autonomy, and is passionate about building technology that makes a real-world difference.
Primary Responsibilities

• Mentor junior team members through peer reviews and provide guidance on story implementation.
• Manage technical scope creep inside stories.
• Emphasize working software over gold-plated solutions.
• Provide root cause analysis for defects and production issues.
• Lead design efforts for new functionality, aligning strategic and architectural goals.
• Produce high-quality, on-time software by utilizing unit tests and partnering with QA to meet acceptance criteria.
• Participate in the full SDLC from requirements gathering to testing and delivery.
• Identify operational dependencies on other tech teams or support groups.
• Break down stories into small, testable units focused on rapid delivery.

Primary Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with React, GitHub Actions, AWS, and Next.js.
• Experience with project tracking software, such as Jira, and Agile methodology.
• Experience with source control systems and CI/CD pipelines preferred.

Desired Skills

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work with little direction.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to weigh design choices and make suggestions to team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and technologies.
• Fosters a collaborative environment that promotes mutual understanding and team goals.

Why Clayton Homes:
• Consistently striving vertically integrated Berkshire Hathaway company
• One of America's largest home builders and leader in housing
• Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Employers by State, Best
Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women
• Quarterly profit share bonus program
• Onsite gym with variety of classes, wellness, professional and personal
development programs and much more!
Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Business Unit - B00023
Technology