Lead Software Development Engineer
Role Overview
At Rocket India, we're not just writing code — we're rewriting the rules of home financing.
We build the platforms and intelligent systems that power one of the largest mortgage ecosystems in the world, and we need senior engineers who can lead from the front.
If you're someone who architects elegant solutions to complex problems, elevates the engineers around you, and believes that technology should make life simpler for millions — you're exactly who we're looking for.
Come help us Help Everyone Home.
Key Skills for This Role
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Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in software development using C#, ASP.NET Core, and related Microsoft technologies
- Strong expertise in building RESTful APIs, Web APIs, and microservices architecture
- Strong proficiency in SQL Server, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Hands-on experience with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including cloud-hosted applications, services, and integrations
- Solid experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of application security, scalability, and performance optimization at an enterprise level
- Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and conducting code reviews to uphold engineering best practices
- Proven ability to participate in and lead architecture discussions, contributing meaningfully to system design decisions
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous technical challenges
- Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in Agile environments with a solid understanding of lean and iterative delivery principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of professional software development experience across enterprise-grade applications
- Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React
- Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems like Kafka
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting tools for production application health
- Prior experience working in a product engineering environment supporting business-critical, customer-facing systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and an eagerness to explore how intelligent systems can enhance engineering outcomes
- Experience working in regulated industries with an understanding of compliance-aware software delivery
- What You Will Get
- At Rocket India, our team members fuel our strategy, innovation, and growth — so we make sure to invest in you just as much as you invest in us. We go above and beyond to support not just your professional ambitions, but your overall health, well-being, and that of your family too. From comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs to learning and development opportunities that accelerate your career, we've built a benefits experience designed to give you peace of mind and the freedom to do your best work. Simply put: We've got your back.
About Rocket Mortgage
Rocket Mortgage is a private American online mortgage lender helping consumers buy, refinance, and manage home loans.
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