Associate Full Stack Developer

Overview:

Job Purpose

ICE Mortgage Technology (IMT) develops and maintains the technology platforms that power the modern mortgage lifecycle - from origination through servicing. Our engineering teams build the systems that lenders, servicers, and consumers rely on every day to manage one of the most significant financial transactions in their lives.

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer I to join our innovative development team. In this role, you will contribute to building and modernizing the applications at the core of our mortgage servicing platform. You will work on well-defined features and components under the guidance of senior engineers, and be part of a team actively transitioning legacy systems to modern, scalable architecture.

You will work in an AI-forward engineering culture where using AI tools to write better code, review faster, and solve harder problems is not just encouraged - it is expected. If you are ready to grow your skills, make a real impact, and help shape the future of mortgage technology, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain full-stack feature development using React on the frontend and Java/Spring Boot microservices on the backend, under the guidance of senior engineers

Maintain of existing C#/.NET applications and MS SQL databases, and assist with migration efforts to Java/Spring Boot and PostgreSQL

Write and maintain PostgreSQL queries and assist with schema work to support application performance and data integrity

Create and maintain RESTful APIs, adhering to data governance policies and procedures; integrate with React-based frontends

Implement new features and enhancements to existing functionality with defined standards and peer collaboration

Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and team standards

Leverage AI as a core development tool to accelerate workflows including code generation, documentation, and code review assistance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in both backend and frontend systems, using AI-assisted tools to diagnose and resolve issues faster

Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback

Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality, including AI-assisted test generation and coverage analysis

Stay current with relevant technologies, frameworks, and emerging AI/LLM capabilities relevant to the tech stack

Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

1+ years of professional software development experience or equivalent experience

Foundational knowledge of Java and Spring Boot

Experience with React, JavaScript (ES6+), and/or TypeScript

Experience with SQL and relational database concepts; exposure to PostgreSQL is a plus

Understanding of web application and API security principles

Experience with version control systems (Git)

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Comfort using AI as a daily tool across the software development lifecycle, from design through testing and deployment

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

Knowledge of containerization concepts (Docker)

Familiarity with microservices architecture

Experience with automated testing frameworks

Understanding of responsive design and accessibility standards

Knowledge of performance optimization techniques

Familiarity with getting the most out of AI through clear prompting and understanding its strengths and limitations in a development context

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