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 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

• 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