Senior Software Engineer - Platform

Rocket Mortgage

Detroit, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Support, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer/Client Research, Database Administration, Database Technology, DevOps, GitHub, Health Plan Membership, JavaScript, Mentoring, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft Windows Azure, Needs Assessment, On Call, Order Delivery, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Production Support, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Requirements Management, Sales Pipeline, Scalable System Development, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Test Automation, Test Harness, Testing
LOCATION
Detroit, Michigan
POSTED
30+ days ago

As a Senior Software Engineer supporting the Rocket Close Platform team, you will design and develop scalable back-end software solutions with heavy integration focus to our new platform initiatives. You'll use various programming languages and cloud technologies to develop, improve, test, and maintain software that meets user needs while leveraging AI and modern development practices.

About the role

  • Design, develop, or modify software by using various programming languages (.NET, JavaScript, Python, PostgreSQL ) depending on the needs of the product(s)

  • Develop and maintain back-end services with heavy focus on platform integration and scalability

  • Modify existing software to fix errors, improve 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

  • Translate business requirements and specifications into usable and scalable software

  • Process and understand capabilities and limitations of data outputs from the software

  • Participate in design and code reviews

  • Assist with delivery estimates

  • Determine and execute software deployment processes using Azure DevOps pipelines

  • Leverage AI and Claude for development efficiency and problem-solving

  • Act as a mentor to other team members

  • Subject to participate in on-call rotations to support business functions


About You
Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development and design

  • 5+ years of experience in database management as it relates to software development, preferably with PostgreSQL

  • Heavy expertise in .NET and AWS technologies

  • Proficiency with JavaScript, Python, and PostgreSQL

  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CloudWatch for monitoring

  • Experience with Azure DevOps for pipeline management and CI/CD

  • Experience using Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

  • Experience with GitHub for version control and collaboration

  • Proficiency with AI tools and Claude for development workflows

  • Experience translating business requirements into scalable software solutions

  • Strong understanding of software testing frameworks and automated testing procedures


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with software development frameworks and platforms such as C# and .NET 8+

  • Amazon Connect experience is strongly preferred

  • Mentoring and leadership experience within engineering teams

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

 

On-Call Expectations
This role may include participation in an on-call rotation to support production systems and ensure service reliability. On-call responsibilities may include coverage during nights and weekends. If applicable, frequency and scheduling will be determined by team needs and communicated accordingly.

About us 

Rocket Close is a leading national provider of title insurance, property valuations and settlement services. Here, you’ll be given all the resources and support needed to deliver innovative solutions and in turn, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package and an array of other amazing benefits. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals. 

 

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@Rocket.com

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About the Company

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Rocket Mortgage

Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. How Our Culture Gives Us Our Edge Typical companies have mission statements. We have ISMs – the 20 philosophies that give us our competitive edge for success and drive our unique culture. We introduce these philosophies to everyone on day one because they are the core principles that guide our decision-making. Our team members aren’t just empowered by opportunity, they’re given all the resources and support needed to deliver innovative solutions. How We Support The Community Since inception, we’ve been dedicated to investing in the cities and organizations that Rocket Companies® calls home – extending from Detroit to Cleveland, Charlotte, Phoenix and Windsor –and this list continues to grow. We maintain a For More Than Profit VisionSM, which is a new generation of doing business that keeps people at the forefront, not numbers. We believe there is a way to do business that creates opportunity for all, and we have a passion for investing in people and communities. Since 2010, our team has volunteered 385,000 hours in Detroit and 723,000 hours nationwide. How We Stay Connected Rocket Companies® is part of a larger group of businesses all invested in and connected by Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. This group is known by our team members as the Rock Family of Companies – a diverse collection of companies all obsessed with finding a better way, united by a common purpose to challenge the status quo. It's our mission to find unique solutions for our clients. How Our Culture Gives Us Our Edge Typical companies have mission statements. We have ISMs – the 20 philosophies that give us our competitive edge for success and drive our unique culture. We introduce these philosophies to everyone on day one because they are the core principles that guide our decision-making. Our team members aren’t just empowered by opportunity, they’re given all the resources and support needed to deliver innovative solutions. How We Support The Community Since inception, we’ve been dedicated to investing in the cities and organizations that Rocket Companies® calls home – extending from Detroit to Cleveland, Charlotte, Phoenix and Windsor –and this list continues to grow. We maintain a For More Than Profit VisionSM, which is a new generation of doing business that keeps people at the forefront, not numbers. We believe there is a way to do business that creates opportunity for all, and we have a passion for investing in people and communities. Since 2010, our team has volunteered 385,000 hours in Detroit and 723,000 hours nationwide. How We Stay Connected Rocket Companies® is part of a larger group of businesses all invested in and connected by Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert. This group is known by our team members as the Rock Family of Companies – a diverse collection of companies all obsessed with finding a better way, united by a common purpose to challenge the status quo. It's our mission to find unique solutions for our clients.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Banking
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.myrocketcareer.com

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