Software Engineer 1

## Position Summary Dark Matter Technologies is seeking a motivated and technically curious Software Engineer I to join our Engineering organization. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career software developers who are passionate about building high-quality software solutions, learning modern engineering practices, and contributing to products that serve the mortgage and real estate technology industry. The Software Engineer I will work closely with senior engineers, architects, product managers, and quality engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to software quality, and a desire to continuously learn and grow within a collaborative engineering environment. ## Key Responsibilities - Develop, test, debug, and maintain software applications and services. - Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established engineering standards. - Assist in analyzing business and technical requirements to develop effective software solutions. - Collaborate with team members during sprint planning, code reviews, and design discussions. - Investigate and resolve software defects and production issues. - Create and maintain technical documentation related to application functionality and support procedures. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving code quality, automation, performance, and reliability. - Learn Dark Matter products, platforms, development standards, and industry regulations. ## Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - 0-3 years of software development experience. - Proficiency in at least one modern programming language. - Embraces an AI-First mentality when it comes to software development. - Understanding of object-oriented design principles and software development fundamentals. - Familiarity with source control systems such as Git. - Knowledge of basic database concepts and SQL. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with .NET/C#, ASP.NET, or related Microsoft technologies. - Experience with Angular. - Exposure to cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services. - Familiarity with REST APIs and web services. - Enterprise Integration Experience. - Understanding of Agile development methodologies. - Experience with automated testing frameworks. ## Success Measures During the first 12 months, the Software Engineer I will: - Successfully deliver assigned development stories and defect fixes. - Demonstrate proficiency with Dark Matter engineering tools, processes, and coding standards. - Contribute positively to sprint commitments and team objectives. - Produce high-quality, well-tested code requiring minimal rework. - Build strong working relationships across Engineering, Product Management, and Quality Assurance teams. ## Core Competencies - Technical Learning Agility - Problem Solving - Attention to Detail - Collaboration - Accountability - Customer Focus - Continuous Improvement - CommunicationThe selected candidate will be expected to work onsite from the Sharon, PA or Jacksonville, FL office 3 days per week.