Sr Software Architect (C#/Azure)

loanDepot; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

loanDepot is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to create quality software design, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals. You will lead design artifacts, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

Ideal candidates have deep .NET/SQL Server experience, strong SOA background, and excellent communication. This on-site role is based in Irvine, CA, with opportunities to influence architecture across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 13+ years in a similar field.
• Mortgage industry experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in SOA and multi-tier enterprise applications (.NET, SQL Server, MS tech).
• Experience with web services (REST preferred).
• Proficiency with Windows server administration, scripting (PowerShell), VMware, source control (Visual Studio & TFS), Jira, F5, and software development (C#).
• Excellent communication and collaboration across senior and junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-class applications, services, and solutions for large-scale projects.
• Ensure architecture aligns with business objectives and architectural vision.
• Collaborate with development teams to define and architect products requiring cross-component coordination.
• Lead domain analysis and executable architecture with design artifacts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

.NET

SQL Server

REST

SOAP/WCF

PowerShell

VMware

Jira

Visual Studio/TFS

F5

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for creating quality and optimal software solution designs to meet the business objectives while working with other senior members of the team. Acts as a technology expert with project teams to address systems, software integration and compatibility issues. Additionally, works with subject matter experts in other IT areas to arrive at an optimal design. Responsible for core functional and technical requirements and work with project teams to create a conceptual design & a high level design/architectural framework for solutions to support business objectives in accordance with enterprise architecture governance.

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.
• Ensures the solution architecture identified will support the business objectives, striking a balance between practical designs and alignment with the architectural vision.
• Works closely with multiple development teams to define, select and architect products & services that require significant cross component coordination.
• Works with other architects in leading domain analysis and the creation of an executable architecture with design artifacts; conceptual & high level design and use-case model & actor identification.
• Reports to, and consults with, other architects and IT management on project status and strategies.
• Develops and presents design artifacts & prototypes to audiences of various levels & disciplines.
• Establishes and defends the credibility of scope definitions, project schedules, priorities, risks, an overall development plan and deployment.
• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and a minimum of thirteen (13) + years’ experience working in a similar field.
• Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.
• Significant experience in the field of service oriented architecture, including excellence in designing and implementing multi-tiered, enterprise applications and packages (.NET technology, SQL Server, and other Microsoft technologies).
• Significant experience with web services (REST preferred, SOAP/WCF a plus).
• Preferred experience in windows server administration, scripting/automation (PowerShell), webserver administration (VMware), source control administration (Visual Studio & TFS), issue tracking administration (Jira), active-active datacenter deployments and administration (F5), and/or software development (C#).
• Must have solid technical expertise and proficiency in the field of solution architecture.
• Must clearly exhibit exceptional ability to design large projects that span across many high-performing systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to analytically address complex problems, process critical data, establish facts, and draw quality conclusions.
• Must have a good understanding of, or be able to quickly grasp end-to-end business processes, and the related cross-functional / cross-disciplinary relationships and interdependencies of the systems.
• Must be comfortable at liaising with mid-level managers as well as subject matter experts from various groups.
• Must have a track record of showing good collaboration skills and ability to see all points of view before determining the optimal solution.
• Ability to build and improve relationships with various groups across IT and the business community.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in communicating with people at different levels of the organization
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions that have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and cross functional departments.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules on a short-term and long-term basis.
• Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management.
• Ability to make informal and formal presentations, inside and outside the organization; speaking before assigned team or other groups as needed.
• Ability to deal with complex difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in nonstandardized situations.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision while performing duties
• Employees located within a commutable distance of our hub offices (Irvine, Scottsdale, Chandler, Southfield, or Plano) are expected to work on-site four days per week.

Why work for #teamloanDepot:

• 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

About loanDepot:

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this roles is between $159,000 and $215,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.