Lead Software Engineer

loanDepot • Irvine, CA

15h • $138,000 - $190,500

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for delivering senior level innovative, compelling, coherent software solutions for our consumer, internal operations and value chain constituents across a wide variety of enterprise applications through the creation of discrete business services and their supporting components. This position involves both front-end and back-end development responsibilities, with emphasis dependent on the specific role placement and team needs. The job duties and requirements are defined for backend and front-end separately.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or B.S. Software Engineering or B.A. in Computer Information Systems or equivalent education or experience.
• Minimum eight (8) + years of experience with multiple programming languages and software development tools.
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-level applications using .NET and C#.
• Strong proficiency with Angular (version 14+).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL, relational database design, Entity Framework, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated mastery in designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with message-driven architecture (RabbitMQ preferred).
• Strong understanding and experience with cloud infrastructure, particularly Microsoft Azure services (Azure Service Bus, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Blob Storage).
• Proven expertise in automated testing methodologies, TDD/BDD, and relevant unit testing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position.
• Expert-level understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and enterprise system best practices.
• Deep understanding of SOLID principles, Clean Architecture, and modern architectural patterns.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including complex algorithmic analysis, data structures, and performance considerations.
• Ability to effectively mentor technical teams, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in presenting technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Strategic thinker, proactive learner, and innovative leader who drives continuous improvement and aligns technology initiatives with organizational objectives

Responsibilities

• Designs and applies best-of-breed, enterprise class: applications, services, and solutions to meet business objectives on large-scale technology projects; evaluates impact on integration, reliability, performance, scalability, flexibility and maintainability.
• Drives the overall architectural direction of enterprise applications, defining technical standards, frameworks, and strategies to ensure scalable, robust, and maintainable solutions.
• Provides technical mentorship, guidance, and leadership to engineering teams, assisting in skill development, team-building activities, and hiring processes.
• Manages the technical delivery and accountability of large-scale, high-complexity initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and timelines.
• Facilitates collaboration across multiple teams and departments, actively engaging with business stakeholders, product owners, and executives to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate technical vision clearly and effectively.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for technical improvements, architectural enhancements, and strategic initiatives that streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery.
• Ensures the rigorous implementation of quality assurance processes, automated testing strategies, and comprehensive documentation practices, enhancing reliability and transparency across projects.
• Actively contributes to the development and refinement of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automation frameworks, and cloud-based infrastructure using Azure DevOps and Microsoft Azure services.
• Leads complex troubleshooting and performance optimization initiatives, employing advanced debugging techniques, log analysis, and performance diagnostics to resolve critical system issues.
• Participates actively in Agile ceremonies, promoting continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of best practices in Agile and software development methodologies.
• Champions organizational change, promotes adherence to software engineering standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience, skillset and overall fit for #TeamloanDepot.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees