Software Engineer III

Core Values

PROVIDE our customers with the best combination of service, rates, and fees. PROMOTE sustainable careers for our employees so that they can be enriched personally and professionally. GIVE BACK to our community.

The Software Engineer III position involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust software solutions to support business workflows. This role requires deep technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient applications. The Software Engineer III is distinguished from the Software Engineer role by the complexity of assigned work and the depth and breadth of experience.

It is a fully on‑site position located at our corporate office in Tucson, AZ.

• Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying system flows, data usage, and work processes; investigate problem areas.
• Collaborate with managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into actionable technical specifications.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts and project progress to non‑technical managers and stakeholders.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Integrate internal systems with third‑party platforms, such as loan origination systems, payment gateways, and compliance tools.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose improvements to existing systems to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Ensure applications comply with information security best practices and industry regulations.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering their professional growth through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical coaching.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Mortgage industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft and Azure technology stack is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience building, integrating, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with web development frameworks such as .NET, Spring, React, or Angular.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non‑relational database technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of Agile software development principles and practices is helpful.
• Experience with Dev Ops tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab, or similar.
• Experience with mortgage‑specific platforms like Encompass or Black Knight helpful.

NOVA benefits to full‑time employees include employee discount, paid time off, health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, health savings account with employer contribution, and an employee assistance program.

NOVA® is an equal opportunity employer, substance‑free workplace, and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources department at NOVA® Home Loans.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology