Senior Software Engineer

Plano

Texas

Other

2026-01-22

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About Public Storage

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Description

The Software Engineer engages directly with IT leadership, development teams, technical delivery teams, enterprise architects, resource managers, operations support teams and vendors to ensure the successful design, development and delivery of technology-based solutions.

This individual will be a key asset in the software change and release management processes, assisting with the overall maturity of the software development lifecycle. This requires driving on-time, high quality software development deliverables to multiple environments including operations engagement and production release, while working with cross-functional teams. In addition, she/he will assist in the definition and maturation of processes to optimize efficiency and quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform other job-related duties requested by the Manager Application Development.

Responsibilities of the Software Engineer include:

Develops/designs integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical issues

Leverages existing, and recommends future, technologies to enhance systems and solutions
Estimates effort for development deliverables
Works closely with project managers and leadership teams to deliver expected outcomes
Develops in support of project deliverables and schedules

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

Responsible for solving technical problems
Builds repeatable standardized procedures; where possible, automates work instead of manual execution
Ability to work independently or in a small group
Proven ability to deliver software projects on time
Understands technical solutions and business impact of the solution
Knows how to diplomatically present a challenging position
Develops/designs solutions based on established technical design with little guidance from others
Delivers a higher quality and quantity of work compared to associate level associates
Familiarity with, and demonstrated understanding of, the general enterprise business and technical architectures
Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Provides support and maintenance for complicated/integrated incidents
Troubleshoots moderately complex problems and recommends appropriate action
Involved in projects as a contributor and can lead small projects

Qualification

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

Responsible for solving technical problems
Builds repeatable standardized procedures; where possible, automates work instead of manual execution
Ability to work independently or in a small group
Proven ability to deliver software projects on time
Understands technical solutions and business impact of the solution
Knows how to diplomatically present a challenging position
Develops/designs solutions based on established technical design with little guidance from others
Delivers a higher quality and quantity of work compared to associate level associates
Familiarity with, and demonstrated understanding of, the general enterprise business and technical architectures
Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Provides support and maintenance for complicated/integrated incidents
Troubleshoots moderately complex problems and recommends appropriate action
Involved in projects as a contributor and can lead small projects

SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGIES OR SKILLS:

Core Technical Competencies

Programming Languages: Proficiency in C#, .Net Framework and .Net core. One or more primary languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, are good to have.
Data Structures & Algorithms: Mastery of arrays, linked lists, and maps to build optimized and efficient code.
Version Control: Expert use of Git and platforms like GitHub or Bitbucket to manage code changes, handle merge conflicts, and collaborate via pull requests.
Testing & Debugging: Writing unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and debugging tools is standard.
Database Management: Experience with SQL Server. Knowledge of other relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL (using SQL) and NoSQL solutions like MongoDB or Redis is preferable.

Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud ecosystems like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for deploying and scaling applications.
CI/CD Pipelines: Awareness of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows to automate software releases. Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
System Design: The ability to design scalable, maintainable architectures, often involving microservices or API-first (REST) approaches. Proficiency in designing and consuming APIs, including handling authentication, versioning, rate limiting, and error handling.
Technical Writing: Creating clear reference documentation for users and internal teams.

Emerging & Specialized Skills

AI-Powered Workflows: AI tools (e.g., LLMs, GitHub Copilot) into their daily coding to boost productivity.
Security & Privacy: Understanding secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP standards), encryption (SSL/TLS), and identity access management.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Highly collaborative and excellent interpersonal skills.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability and use of judgement to define problems, collect data, establish fact and resolve problems. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations to business practices.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Keen attention to detail. Exceptional service orientation. Ability to embrace change and continuous learning. Ability to set and manage priorities. Self-motivated and directed. Must be able to work independently and/or as part of a group with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Workplace

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

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