Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II

The Software Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that support ALCOVA Mortgage's internal operations, integrations, and business processes. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and efficient applications and services, with an emphasis on API integrations, automation, and cloud-native development.

The Software Engineer II will work across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. This position requires strong collaboration with business stakeholders, other Technology teams, and third-party vendors to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions that enhance productivity and support company growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, services, and integrations
• Build and maintain APIs, webhooks, and integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms (including Encompass and other mortgage-related systems)
• Develop automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual processes
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy and manage applications within Microsoft Azure
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Perform code reviews and contribute to development standards
• Ensure applications meet security and compliance requirements
• Maintain and improve existing systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Stay current with emerging technologies
• Assist in evaluating third-party tools and services
• Provide support for production systems
• Additional duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licensure, and Competencies

1. 5+ years of software development experience
2. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
3. Proficiency in Python and JavaScript (Node.js)
4. Experience with RESTful APIs and webhooks
5. Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
6. Experience with Microsoft Azure
7. Database experience
8. Strong understanding of development principles
9. Experience with Git
10. Troubleshooting skills
11. Strong attention to detail
12. Communication skills
13. Ability to work remotely
14. Ability to manage priorities
15. Initiative and accountability
16. Preferred: Mortgage industry or Encompass experience
17. Preferred: Docker or containerization
18. Preferred: Infrastructure as code
19. Preferred: Security best practices knowledge
20. Preferred: Legacy system modernization
21. Preferred: AI Technology and assisted tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot), APIs, Vector databases, etc.

This position operates in a remote work environment using standard office equipment.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, standing for extended periods of time may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

Occasional business travel may be required by private vehicle or airline carriers with over-night stays in modern facilities at times. Regional traffic conditions when traveling by car to-and-from business appointments. Mileage reimbursement will be provided at current IRS allowable rates

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

This position performs additional duties as assigned, given adequate guidance and resources.

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE D/V/M/F