
Careers at MassHousing
At MassHousing, we believe a home is more than a roof and four walls. A home is safety and security, opportunity and peace of mind. Our team of talented professionals works to ensure that all Massachusetts residents have a safe, healthy and affordable place to call home. If you share our commitment, we hope you will consider joining us.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D
MassHousing is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, colleagues and partners without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. MassHousing believes that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues and partners is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Current Openings
Asset Manager
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on August 21 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Asset Manager oversees a portfolio of financed developments with strong risk ratings comprising various programs and lending products, along with developments from the HUD PBCA portfolio. The Asset Manager serves as the primary contact for owners, management agents, and residents of their assigned portfolio and responds to federal, state and local partner inquiries in consultation with their supervisor. The Asset Manager also monitors the financial performance and physical condition of developments, as well as compliance with affordability restrictions and housing programs. The Asset Manager is responsible for conducting inspections, and reviewing and understanding underlying loan documents, financial reports, capital needs assessments, and program guidelines. Using the available information and tools, the Asset Manager prepares reports and assesses the risk ratings of each property based on their analysis, which is shared throughout the Rental team. This position reports to Portfolio Manager.
This role requires the ability to negotiate non-compliance issues while effectively delivering messages in a way that maintains and preserves professional partnerships. Accuracy, critical thinking and adherence to deadlines are important to the job. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with a strong work ethic and the capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as are effective time management and project management skills. The Asset Manager is an energetic team player who takes initiative and maintains a strong focus on delivering high-level customer service.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Compliance and Risk Management
- Reviews underlying loan and program documents to gain proficient understanding of each development’s affordability profile, compliance reporting, and financial requirements. Monitors loans for compliance with affordability requirements.
- Performs property inspections to assess operational performance and fiscal management, and compliance with applicable federal, state and MassHousing programs and loan requirements. Documents the assessment and recommendations in the required format.
- Addresses issues and concerns from residents, applicants and HUD staff following appropriate process and guidelines.
- Determines the financial, physical, and compliance risk ratings as needed to evidence the level of risk associated with the property so appropriate action and decisions can be made as it pertains to the development, management agent, or ownership entity. Provides input to Asset Management Department Watchlist and develops Risk Action Plans, as required.
Financial Analysis
- Analyzes annual budgets and audited financial statements to evaluate performance, identify issues, determine cashflow payments due, and recommends distribution requests for approval to their Portfolio Manager.
- Analyzes Capital Needs Studies and determines sufficiency of replacement reserve escrows and makes recommendations to address shortfalls, as required. Reviews replacement reserve withdrawal requests and makes approval recommendations to the Portfolio Manager.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Participates in Deal Teams and collaborates with the Senior Asset Manager to support rental lending staff by providing comparable developments and conducting operating budget analysis for underwriting. Reviews new management companies, completes Tenant Selection Plans and Management Agreements during underwriting in conjunction with internal and external Deal Team members.
- Collaborates with Business Development regarding potential refinancing opportunities, paying particular attention to pre-payable, balloon, and maturing loans.
- Collaborates with the Senior Asset Managers (Level I and II) to better understand all department guidelines and processes to proficiently complete job duties and expand knowledge and skill set.
- Participates in Department initiatives and committees to achieve All Rental, Department, and individual goals, and further improve procedures.
Security
- Comply with MassHousing’s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel to travel to properties throughout Massachusetts
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or work experience
- 2+ years of experience in Asset Management or multifamily housing
Salary Range: $80,493.30 - $104,641.29
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Business Analyst and System Administrator
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on August 25, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Business Analyst and System Administrator position is a high visibility, high impact role with broad scope across the Multifamily business line as well as the related Legal and Finance functions with whom the business line is dependent. Projects address Business Development, Underwriting, Management, Housing Stability, and Legal needs. The role is responsible for oversight of all Multifamily business systems including user security administration and support, new user training, data security concerns, cyber security requirements, business system software upgrades, and legacy system maintenance and/or retirement. The position also discovers and documents new system requirements and assists with projects to develop and/or procure new software solutions. The Business Analyst and System Administrator often interfaces with the IT department for internally developed software and acts as a Multifamily representative on the Agency’s security committee and other Agency wide initiatives. The position is an excellent platform for a high-capacity technical individual to learn the business of affordable housing multi-family lending and to contribute to the social impact of that work. This position reports to the Senior Business Analyst Supervisor.
The Business Analyst and System Administrator is an energetic team player with a high capacity for attaining new business knowledge and understanding complex business problems. The role requires an innate ability to identify business needs and processes and translate them into technical requirements. In addition to being technically qualified, the Business Analyst and System Administrator is ambitious, articulate, charismatic, creative, curious, and organized, and can engage respectfully, effectively, and independently with senior and executive level staff. Exceptional oral and written communication are critical, along with the ability to lead group meetings and conduct engaging training sessions. A proven history of problem-solving and critical thought is essential. All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Business Analyst
- Provide Cognos report writing, SQL queries, and data analysis using excel
- Assist with high visibility, cross-functional, business process improvement projects on behalf of the multifamily business line
- Produce high quality requirements and workflow documentation
Business System Administration and IT Liaison
- Administer user security for all multifamily software systems and conduct regular review of access
- Manage software upgrade testing and deployments as necessary
- Assist with software development/procurement projects on behalf of the multifamily business line
- Develop low and no-code solutions using various business software
- Represent Multifamily business line on Agency security committee and other Agency-wide initiatives
- Monitor service requests, triage appropriately, and make assignments to teammates
- Maintain department request backlog and facilitate backlog grooming sessions
Security
- Comply with MassHousing’s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, business analytics, or related field
- 4+ years relevant work experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Previous experience with agile project management concepts
- Previous experience with IBM Blueworks or similar
- Previous experience with Cognos BI reporting or similar
- Previous experience with Lean Management principles or similar
- Ability to create high-quality documentation using Microsoft Office tools
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with affordable housing, mortgage lending, and/or real estate
- Previous experience with SQL or similar
- Previous experience with Excel developer tools or similar
Salary Range: $86,572.50 - $112,544.25
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Manager of Program Accounting
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on August 21, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by visiting www.masshousing.com/workwithus
Position Summary
The Manager of Program Accounting (“Manager”) oversees the general ledger (GL) accounting function to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the financial statements and is responsible for training and cross-training the Financial and Senior Financial Accountants to ensure proficiency in all functional areas. This role reviews various program packages and workpapers quarterly and annually, evaluates significant account reconciliations and accounting transactions, and maintains the GL structure, including chart of accounts, coding, policies, procedures, and internal controls. The Manager also collaborates across departments to align financial reporting and processes with new business activities and system workflows. This position reports to the Assistant Comptroller.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Financial Reporting
- Manage monthly and quarterly financial reporting schedules and deliverables
- Review various financial reporting packages, including those related to bond and grant programs, for accuracy and completeness
- Develop new financial reporting packages as new programs are developed and internal companies are developed
- Oversee monthly cash and loan receivable reconciliations of the Working Capital Fund
- Review journal entries and accounting transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Monitor and review bond-related cash flow activity and debt service payment calculations
- Ensure accurate recording of complex transactions, including bond issuances and redemptions
- Oversee monthly subledger interfaces and ensure proper integration into financial records
- Monitor arbitrage rebate calculations performed by external partners and conduct high-level reviews
- Review interim arbitrage rebate calculations and quarterly swap valuation reports
- Ensure all non-trustee bank accounts are assigned, reconciled monthly, and appropriately maintained
- Confirm all required manual journal entries are posted as needed
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policy and procedures and identify opportunities for process improvements
- Oversee external financial reporting by preparing and reviewing quarterly financial statements, annual audit materials, year-end reports and schedules, and coordinating related financial system close activities and deadlines
Accounting Operations and Financial Analysis
- Propose journal entries for the GL based on financial activity and reporting needs
- Review cash flow projections and internal budgets
- Support internal reporting and contribute to financial analysis efforts
People Management
- Recruit, develop, and retain staff to ensure productivity and engagement
- Engage in performance manager activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, development planning, and continuous feedback to develop staff and achieve Agency goals
- Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to staff
- Foster a culture that reflects MassHousing’s mission and values
Security
- Comply with MassHousing's Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or commensurate work experience
- 3+ years of people management experience
- 10+ years of experience in a large financial institution, nationally recognized credit review organization, or CPA firm
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office tools. Prior general ledger experience, including interfaces with supporting subsystems and report writing tools
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Knowledge of the housing finance industry
Essential Characteristics
- Energetic team player who takes initiative and has a dedicated focus on quality
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Salary Range: $119,344.28 - $155,147.57
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Paralegal
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on August 22, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Paralegal assists attorneys primarily with multifamily mortgage lending and grant making operations. Additionally, the Paralegal supports work related to single-family transactions and other corporate matters. The role is part of a diverse group of experienced affordable housing attorneys and paralegals that tackle the multitude of legal issues arising in complex multifamily transactions and homeownership mortgage lending. The position offers an opportunity to apply talent and legal skills to advance a mission that is at one of its most critical junctures in history. The Paralegal participates in shaping solutions, innovating policies, and learning with a team that values collaboration and collective thinking. The Paralegal reports to the Deputy General Counsel in the Agency’s in-house legal department.
The Paralegal possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with clients, attorneys, and various departments within the Agency. They demonstrate a high level of accuracy when reviewing documents to ensure compliance with legal standards, along with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, monitor schedules, and prioritize deadlines efficiently. The Paralegal is capable of drafting clear and concise legal documents, memos, and correspondence as needed, and is trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining strict confidentiality. They work well in a collaborative team environment, providing reliable support to attorneys and other staff members. All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. The legal department works in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In response to business needs, the paralegal may need to report in person additionally as required and as needs change. During the first 90 days, the paralegal may be expected in the office more frequently for training and onboarding.
Essential Functions
Document Preparation and Closing Support
- Work closely with the Agency's Strategic Community Investments and Community Climate Bank staff to draft loan documents and grant agreements and review and track related closing diligence
- Assist attorneys with preparation of loan documents and review of surveys, title policies, organizational documents, and other closing diligence with respect to multifamily loan and grant closings
- Prepare closing agendas and review and track on-going diligence with internal and external partners, organize closing files, coordinate the document execution process including witnessing and notarizing, and manage post-closing matters
- Assist with outside counsel during homeownership closings as required
Legal Research and Compliance
- Conduct research using online research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Registries of Deeds, and Secretary of Commonwealth) and perform legal tasks related to on-going asset management and loan servicing tasks
Recordkeeping and Database Management
- Maintain confidential and other records, documents, and files; compile, research and review information under the direction of an attorney; and update and maintain databases
Administrative and Office Support
- Provide administrative support and perform general office duties; maintain calendars; relay information to applicable internal and external staff, and departments; process invoices; distribute documents; schedule tenant conferences; research and retrieve information
Security
- Comply with MassHousing’s Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures.
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned.
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of paralegal experience as a commercial or residential real estate paralegal
- Proficiency in legal research methods and familiarity with legal databases and resources
- Solid understanding of legal ethics and the regulations governing paralegals
- Strong competency in Microsoft Word and the ability to navigate or quickly learn document management systems
- A valid Massachusetts Public Notary registration or the ability to obtain one
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certification
- Office 365 experience
Salary Range: $65,016.84 - $81,270.54
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Software Architect
Organization: MassHousing
Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Posting Closes: Close of Business on August 21, 2025
Website: www.masshousing.com
The Organization
MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $29 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.
We know that we cannot meet our mission without a workforce that is committed to standing with us in our efforts. We achieve this by making investments in staff development and prioritizing individuals who align with our values including an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an employee of MassHousing you are offered a great career opportunity which is more than a paycheck. MassHousing's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including but not limited to:
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
- A 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule
- Back up Child/Elder Care
- Retirement Savings including a pension and a deferred compensation plan (with a match)
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
- 12 paid Holidays per year and generous sick, vacation, and personal time
- Short-Term Disability
- Central Boston office location, convenient to public transportation and amenities on site
If you're ready to join our dynamic team of mission driven professionals, this might be the job for you! Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume to MassHousing by logging in to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.
Position Summary
The Software Architect leads the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems to ensure they are highly available, secure, high-performing, reliable, and scalable. This role makes high-level architectural decisions, sets technical standards, and guides software development across the Systems Development department. The Software Architect is a key technical expert in application architecture, data management, and security. As a member of the IT management team, the Software Architect contributes to strategic planning, project prioritization, and staff development. This role involves hands-on development, active problem solving, and team leadership to promote technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across software projects. This position reports to the Manager of Systems Development.
All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.
MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; therefore, employees are expected to work on-site according to a schedule determined in collaboration with their manager and based on the needs of the role. To support effective onboarding, new employees may be required to work in the office more frequently during their first 90 days.
Essential Functions
Technical Leadership
- Work closely with the Manager of Systems Development to set near- and long-term technical direction
- Evaluate and recommend technologies, solutions, and products to meet agency and IT objectives
- Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams on multiple projects
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software development
Software Design and Development
- Define enterprise architecture standards and system-specific architectures
- Collaborate with developers to guide, review, and manage system design
- Design secure systems, define security requirements, and verify compliance with security requirements and best practices
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Develop, maintain, and champion standards, procedures, and best practices
- Review code, provide and accept feedback, and incorporate recommendations and lessons learned
- Identify, analyze, and remediate security vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with developers to create, review, and maintain technical documentation
Project Management
- Collaborate with IT management and Agency leadership to evaluate, prioritize, and plan projects
- Coordinate project estimation, planning, and development staff assignments
- Monitor project progress to identify and address potential challenges
DevOps and Support
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to plan and execute system deployments
- Diagnose, debug and resolve complex issues with code, data, configuration, and infrastructure
- Support systems through administrative changes, end-user support, and troubleshooting of issues
- Perform scheduled system upgrades and other system needs, requiring occasional availability outside of standard business hours, including nights (7pm-7am), weekends (Fri-Sun), and during emergencies
System Optimization
- Optimize systems for better performance, efficiency, and usability
- Upgrade technologies and platforms to comply with product lifecycles and enable new features
People Management
- Recruit, develop, and retain staff to ensure productivity and engagement
- Engage in performance manager activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, development planning, and continuous feedback to develop staff and achieve Agency goals
- Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to staff
- Foster a culture that reflects MassHousing’s mission and values
Security
- Comply with MassHousing's Information Security Program and all other Agency information security policies and procedures
- Take responsibility for any Agency assets assigned to you
- Promptly report any security events, incidents, or weaknesses to MassHousing’s Information Security Team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 4+ years of experience in software development
- 2+ years of experience in software architecture
- 2+ years of experience managing software developers
- Experience architecting and implementing mission-critical systems with .NET and SQL Server
- Advanced experience with web application architectures and design patterns
- Advanced experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework
- Database modeling, normalization, programming, performance tuning, ETL, and advanced querying with SQL Server
- Advanced web development experience with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap
- Advanced JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, jQuery, React, Vue.js
- Experience with Azure DevOps for Agile planning, Git version control, and CI/CD
- Proven ability to design, develop, deploy, and manage applications with Microsoft Azure
- Eligibility to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Gen AI and LLMs and their application in the software development lifecycle
- Experience with .NET Framework 4, ASP.NET Web Forms, Blazor
- Skilled in PowerShell scripting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform
- Practical understanding of Content Management Systems such as Sitecore XP and WordPress
- Familiarity with affordable housing, mortgage lending, finance, insurance, real estate
Essential Characteristics
- Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to anticipate risks and opportunities and evaluate options to recommend effective solutions
- Strong commitment to security in software development, vigilance for security risks, and diligence in mitigating risks and resolving issues
- Outstanding leadership skills with proven ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others
- Exceptional oral and written communication with confidence in communicating at all levels of the Agency
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proactive and collaborative leader motivated to contribute in a high impact role
- Comfortable multitasking, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Salary Range: $119,344.28 - $155,147.57
MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer