The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
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
Experience with Cypress for end to end and manual testing
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.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.