Job Description
This role sits at the center of a financial systems and lending platform environment , supporting critical applications and infrastructure tied to loan servicing and transaction processing.
The position combines hands-on software engineering with deep system configuration expertise , specifically within the Nortridge Loan System (NLS) . This is not a standard developer role — it requires someone who understands both code and financial system behavior at a configuration level . High visibility. Production impact. Direct influence on system reliability and scalability.
Core Responsibilities
- Own full software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, and support
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across financial systems
- Configure and optimize Nortridge Loan System (NLS) at a system level
- Develop solutions using C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, and scripting
- Build automation tools and reusable enterprise components
- Support production systems and partner with support teams
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies
- Apply TDD, unit testing, and secure coding standards
- Contribute to system performance optimization and root cause analysis
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical systems
Required Technical Experience
- 4+ years development experience with:
- C#, .NET Framework / .NET Core / .NET 5+
- SQL Server / T-SQL
- Visual Studio (2022+)
- Strong foundation in:
- OOP / OOD
- Stored procedures and database performance tuning
- Unit testing frameworks
- REST APIs and microservices architecture
- Experience with:
- Debugging and troubleshooting production systems
- Refactoring tools and clean code practices
- Must be comfortable using AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) to improve productivity
NLS Configuration (CRITICAL – MUST HAVE)
- 3+ years hands-on NLS configuration experience
- Not user-level — must be system configuration
Must understand:
- Loan Management:
- Amortization schedules
- Interest accrual
- Fee structures
- Billing cycles
- Payment distribution logic
- Financial Concepts:
- GL accounts
- DR/CR logic
- Transaction codes
- Technical within NLS:
- SQL queries and schema understanding
- XML data imports
- VBScript (reading/interpreting)
- ACH configuration
- UDFs and screen layouts
- Loan templates and system security
Environment
- Fast-paced, production-heavy financial systems
- High volume transaction processing
- Constant system evolution and enhancement
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong developer + system configurator hybrid
- Experience in lending / fintech environments
- Comfortable operating in production-critical environments
- Able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve independently
Primary Skills:- NLS
- C#
- .NET Core
- SQL Server
- Testing