WHO WE ARE:

Xactus (pronounced ‘Zac-tus’) is the leading verification innovator for the mortgage industry. We have over 6,500 clients ranging from the largest bank and non-bank mortgage originators to credit unions and mortgage brokers. With 12 operation centers across the U.S., Xactus works closely with our clients to digitally integrate a 360° approach to verification across their workflows. As a result, lenders can easily access the technology necessary to meet consumer demands for a modern mortgage experience with industry-leading speed, reliability, and accuracy – while also closing more loans more quickly with greater profitability.

We provide a friendly work environment while also providing many opportunities for you to enhance your skills. We have a top-notch financial leadership team who prioritizes building talent. If you are curious and searching for a change that will be fun and rewarding, please reach out to us! We would love to have you on our team!

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a career-minded, driven individual who is looking for a position that challenges you and supports your professional development.

THE BENEFITS WE OFFER:

A friendly, supportive environment which is highly rated by Xactus employees. Feedback from our employees says: “The people I work with treat each other with respect,” “I feel accepted by my coworkers” and “The person I report to cares about me as a person.”

Health, vision and dental insurances, college tuition benefit, bonus programs, fitness reimbursement and other healthy life-style programs, Maternity and paternity leave, 401k plan, short and long-term disability, life Insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, legal services, employee discounts and more!

SUMMARY:   

The Software Engineer position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Java-based software and applications, contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle.

This is a remote position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following is a list of essential functions, which is subject to change at any time and without advance notice.  Management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, or eliminate a function based on business needs or at its sole discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop enterprise grade, high-volume web applications platforms and state of the art technical solutions leveraging Java and JEE platform technologies.
• Participate in design discussions and solution design sessions with product management and software development teams.
• Contribute to the evaluation, prototyping and selection of software solutions.
• Apply Test Driven Development practices and software quality measurement tools.
• Analyze user and system requirements.
• Write efficient code based on feature specifications.
• Develop user interfaces.
• Prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
• Test and debug Java applications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree and / or equivalent work experience (3-5 years)
• 3-5 years’ experience with Java, JQuery, JavaScript and HTML
• Expertise in developed Java-based products.
• Proven background working in a product team / Agile SCRUM environment.

SKILLS AND COMPETENTCIES:

• Understanding of how to use Jira in support of managing a feature backlog for a product team.
• Deep understanding of REST and SOAP/XML APIs
• Produce work within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to all levels of the organization.
• Capable of beginning assigned work with incomplete information.
• Comfortable working in a highly dynamic work environment.
• Ability to solve complex problems.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Traditional office environment with low-to-moderate office noise (computers, phones, and business conversations).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Xactus promotes an equal opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodations of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees.  Please contact your supervisor with questions regarding the physical demands of this position.

• Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
• Manual dexterity for computer work
• Speaking, hearing and vision are required to perform essential functions.