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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.