Software Engineer I

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
• Communication

The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite from the Sharon, PA or Jacksonville, FL office 3 days per week.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at Perseus_HR@constellationhbs.com.