Mortgage Application System Developer

Summary

Join Summit Funding, a leading national mortgage lender, as an Application Systems Developer. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining API components for seamless integration with the Encompass platform. Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting web applications, ensuring efficient application operation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also stay current with emerging technologies and participate in code reviews. This hybrid-remote or remote position offers a competitive salary, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, and more), and a fun team atmosphere. Applicants must reside in and be authorized to work in the US. The salary ranges from $57.07 to $70.42/hour depending on experience and location.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years of experience in application systems development or a related field
• Strong programming skills, especially in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., JAVA, C#, or Python) with exposure to RESTful API design and integration
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience assessing and resolving technical issues
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess new and unfamiliar issues and work through potential solutions, issues, and risks
• Ability to work independently on a distributed team
• Must be flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Able to prioritize work and adapt to shifting priorities based on business needs
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to keep various documents up to date
• Able to give regular updates and communicate clearly in a timely manner
• Applicants must reside in, and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis to be eligible for hire
• Summit Funding currently does not sponsor applicants for work visas

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain API components for seamless integration with the Encompass platform
• Configure and troubleshoot issues with web-based applications and services, including deployment processes
• Ensure applications operate efficiently and provide production support, data research, code analysis, and web development work, including enhancements and hotfixes
• Follow approved life cycle methodologies and produce detailed application documentation, including process and data flow diagrams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in the API ecosystem and Encompass platform, and apply this knowledge to improve existing applications and development processes
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Interfaces with REST APIs and Web Forms
• Oversees batch processing, document generation (PDFs, Word Templates), data exchange formats (CSV/XML/JSON), and data transfers through HTTP, SFTP (SSL)
• Works with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft IIS stack regularly
• Builds out Full Stack Web Applications using: NodeJS, Vite, Next.js, React, JavaScript, etc
• Interact with internal and external partners at all levels within the organization to represent the technical platform
• Additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance or enterprise environments preferred
• Experience with loan origination systems particularly Encompass, is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred

Benefits

Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K plus match, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, and more