In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage technology, the role of an Encompass Developer/Administrator is a pivotal force, driving innovation and efficiency in the mortgage origination process. In this blog, we will discuss ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass Developer’s responsibilities, qualifications, and the unique skill set that defines this crucial position.
Experience and Qualifications for Ellie Mae’s Encompass LOS Administrator/Developer
- The Encompass Application Developer/Administrator possesses a strong background in software development.
- Proficiency in VB.net or C# and experience in Visual Studio and JavaScript development.
- Encompass Development experience or previous development on other Loan Origination Systems, with a strong background in mortgage lending.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of the mortgage industry life cycle, loan products, and policies.
- Experience in writing and maintaining Rest + SOAP Based APIs
- Nice to have: Encompass Developer Essentials Certification or Encompass Administrator Certification.
- Familiarity with customizing code for a Encompass Loan Origination System.
- Ability to manage active initiatives, including support and project-related tasks.
- Experience working on projects that significantly impact business operations.
- Preferred knowledge of Mortgage Software Applications, including ICE Mortgage Technology® Products such as Encompass 360, Encompass SDK, TPO Connect, Velocify, Developer Connect.
Roles and Responsibilities of Mortgage LOS Encompass Developer
- Provide 3rd-tier production support for Business Analysts (BAs) and Deployment staff.
- Develop and document the functionality of applications.
- Conduct peer code reviews to guarantee adherence to proper coding practices.
- Analyze and coordinate system updates within our customized environment, liaising with vendors.
- Analyze production defects and institute processes to mitigate future risks.
- Cultivate teamwork and collaboration, communicating effectively to set goals, resolve issues, and make decisions that enhance the Loan Origination system and organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborate directly with the Business to comprehend and offer technical solutions that align with business requirements. Collaborate with project managers, as well as business and IT teams, to establish project timelines.
- Contribute to projects, such as the creation of an independent fee calculation engine to provide borrowers with precise fee schedules.
- Fulfill special tasks as assigned by the manager when needed.
- Contribute to the introduction of new features within the Encompass loan origination system like:
- Creating proprietary data extract scripts to retrieve Encompass data for consumption by various third-party applications.
- Streamlining the loan creation process through the implementation of the Encompass SDK standalone app.
- Automating new features, processes, and workflows for loans.
- Designing and implementing new screens, calculations, and permission structures.
- Writing form-based code within Encompass to capture Underwriter (UW) productivity.
- Executing updates to the Encompass SDK.
- Establishing web APIs for Encompass consumption using the .NET Core 2.0 framework.
- Designing custom plugins for Encompass
