Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll use various technologies to design, develop, improve, test and/or maintain software that meets user needs. In this role, you'll mentor other software engineers and act as an application owner. This is an opportunity to take a lead role in software design and code reviews, assist with delivery estimates, and provide feedback about all aspects of the process.

About the Role

• Design, develop, modify, implement, and support software components anywhere in the stack
• Modify existing software to fix errors, improve the overall quality and functionality, or update integrations with other software
• Analyze user needs to determine how software should be built or if existing software should be modified
• Develop and/or perform software automated testing procedures, solutions, and frameworks to ensure software functions as needed
• Determine root cause for complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions
• Translate business requirements and specifications into usable and scalable software
• Process and understand capabilities and limitations of data outputs from the software
• Understand and assist with the technical infrastructure of an application or system
• Troubleshoot performance issues
• Anticipate and communicate blockers, delays, and cost ballooning within the team's projects before they require escalation
• Ensure expectations with the team and external stakeholders are clarified between all parties involved
• Mentor other software engineers
• Proactive in making suggestions and taking the initiative to improve quality and security
• Participate in discussions about the team's future vision and strategy
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, responding with urgency and handling errors with no assistance
• Serve as a cultural role model for the rest of the team

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Extensive experience working with Typescript, React, and Next.JS
• Experience with Nest.JS and Node.JS preferred
• Design and implement APIs based on architecture guidelines and frameworks
• Experience creating and executing unit, functional, exploratory, and performance tests
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing techniques (preferably AWS), CI/CD tools, relational database technology, OOP, authentication and authorization, and modern software design patterns
• Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
• Expert knowledge of Git and GitHub
• An understanding of system designs for High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Efficiency, and Security

What You'll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks .

About Us

Headquartered in Detroit, Rocket Loans was established to create the most simple, rocket fast personal loan process. We assembled a top-notch team of individuals combining new, passionate team members with some of the best veterans from Rocket Mortgage to create the most user-friendly lending platform in the world. We have given it our best to create an experience that is best-of-breed in the personal loan industry and commit even more to continuously improving it. At Rocket Loans, you'll build a career that helps you achieve your professional goals while helping clients get the loans they need to reach their financial goals. We're looking for innovators and those unafraid to disrupt the status -quo. With an inclusive culture and opportunities to make a positive impact, we're here to help you foster your career growth.

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