Software Developer, Integrations & Automation

Company Description

HomeXpress – Your Leading Non-QM Mortgage Lender.

Join our growing team and be part of the Top Non-QM Lender in the Business.

We are known for closing mortgage loans with speed, ease, and convenience.

Licensed in 46 States, we provide brokers with a full suite of mortgage products, including VA, FHA, & FHLMC.

If you have a service first mentality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, HomeXpress is the place for you.

Join us as we continue to grow and expand our business to the Non-Delegated Correspondent Channel!

Job Description

Job Title: Software Developer, Integrations & Automation

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: VP, Software Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Management: No

Salary Range: $150,000 – 160,000/yr

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Software Developer, Integrations & Automation is responsible for designing, developing, supporting, and improving software applications, integrations, APIs, data exchanges, and automation solutions that support HomeXpress business operations. This role serves as a key in-house technical contributor for the Broker Portal and related mortgage application ecosystem.

The position combines hands-on software development, system integration, vendor connectivity, and business process automation. This role supports day-to-day production, enables internal code review, improves integration stability, and delivers automation solutions that reduce manual loan processing activities and lower the overall cost to originate.

The Software Developer, Integrations & Automation works closely with business stakeholders, offshore development partners, vendors, QA, Business Analysts, Infrastructure, and IT leadership to deliver reliable, scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Design, develop, maintain, and support enterprise software applications, APIs, integrations, automation solutions, and data exchange processes.
• Serve as a technical owner for assigned applications, ensuring long-term maintainability, stability, performance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop code for application enhancements, production support issues, integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Support strategic automation projects that reduce manual loan processing activities, improve operational efficiency, and lower cost to originate.
• Design, build, and support internal and external integrations between HomeXpress systems, vendor platforms, and third-party services.
• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, file-based interfaces, and other data exchange mechanisms.
• Establish and follow API design standards, integration patterns, and documentation practices.
• Create and maintain data mapping documentation, interface specifications, file exchange documentation, and API/data flow documentation.
• Monitor interface and integration health to identify failures, data issues, processing delays, or operational risks.
• Troubleshoot vendor integration issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams, offshore developers, and third-party technology providers.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality, maintainability, security, and adherence to development standards.
• Collaborate with offshore development partners to review technical designs, validate proposed solutions, and support knowledge transfer.
• Assist with production deployments, release support, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and post-release validation.
• Work with Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA, Operations, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, support documentation, solution designs, integration diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Ensure software and integration solutions meet security, compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify technical debt, application support risks, and opportunities to improve system stability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training, and collaboration across internal and external technology teams.

DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong Technical Problem Solver
• Integration-Focused Thinker
• Process Automation Mindset
• Accountability and Ownership
• Business Acumen
• Analytical Thinking
• Strong Communication and Collaboration
• Detail-Oriented Documentation Discipline
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and supporting applications using C#, .NET, PHP, or similar enterprise development technologies.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting APIs, integrations, data exchanges, and business application interfaces.
• Strong SQL and database development skills, including data analysis, data mapping, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting production applications, resolving defects, and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience with source control, code review practices, DevOps processes, and software deployment practices.
• Experience working with offshore development teams, vendor partners, or external technology providers.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, integration designs, and automation opportunities.
• Strong documentation skills, including technical specifications, data mappings, API documentation, and interface support documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with business users, technical teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with mortgage lending, financial services, banking, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Experience supporting loan origination systems, broker portals, document workflows, pricing systems, or mortgage operations platforms preferred.
• Experience developing or supporting workflow automation, process automation, or operational efficiency initiatives preferred.
• Experience with vendor system integrations, third-party APIs, file transfers, and data exchange processes preferred.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and modern application development practices preferred.
• Experience modernizing, enhancing, or supporting legacy applications preferred.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum or hybrid software delivery environments preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is in an office setting with computer and general office equipment.
• The position requires the ability to move freely around within the department and other department locations.
• Hybrid or remote work environment.

Additional Information

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