Software Architect - Mobile (Remote Option)

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We're united by our culture - a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job - it's about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience performing systems design, implementation and administration
• 5 years of programming experience
• 1 year of experience as an architect or in an equivalent role

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience performing systems design, implementation and administration
• 7 years of programming experience with some in Mobile Platforms
• 3 years of experience as an architect or in an equivalent role supporting Mobile architectures
• Master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Advanced technical certifications
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of coding in Objective C, Swift, Java, or Kotlin
• Detailed understanding of RESTful APIs and architectures
• Software development life cycle process knowledge

Job Summary

As a Software Architect of the Mobile team, you will establish the technical strategy within native mobile applications and their corresponding backend APIs. You will also oversee the architectural design, development and deployment of Mobile's overall software and/or system, develops the technical vision and create the architectural road map to enable that vision.

Responsibilities

• Establish, document, communicate and enforce the policy for standardizing systems and software as necessary
• Develop, document and communicate plans for implementing software including Architectural diagrams
• Prototype and create proof-of-concept implementations for new and existing technologies to make recommendations
• Develop strategies for dependency management, build systems and continuous integration
• Collaborate with development teams on best practices, process changes, standards and continuous process improvement topics (unit testing, continuous integration, code reviews, etc.) and build highly maintainable and reusable automation modules
• Develop a strategic vision for software platforms that enable the broader vision for the Technology team and the business
• Mentor and coach team members to expand their awareness of other aspects of the company
• Develop some percentage of the time on Mobile/API systems to keep skills current
• Promote a good engineer culture on the Mobile teams
• Develop relationships with other architects and mobile teams to help develop standards and patterns
• Work with senior leaders to communicate and deploy Mobile's technical vision

Who We Are

Rocket Companies® is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. And we're passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We've been ranked #5 on Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, as well as ranking #1 for Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2021.

Disclaimer

This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.

We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.

Colorado Candidates Only. Pursuant to the disclosure requirements of C.R.S. § 8-5-101, et seq., the minimum salary for this position for candidates in Colorado is approximately ninety-four thousand dollars. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus and other employment-related benefits. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is only an estimate and is subject to revision from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate. The Company may determine during its review of the proposed minimum compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. The Company is a proud equal opportunity employer and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.