We frequently say that UWM is a tech company that does mortgages. Our IT team, with nearly 1,600 team members, is at the heart of this. With a collaborative and supportive environment, UWM offers exciting opportunities to grow your skills and make an impact, often without requiring previous experience in the industry. You’ll discover a variety of IT career paths that will help you find the right fit for your talents, interests and future goals.
Unique Training Opportunities At UWM
One of the reasons our software development is so successful is our X Development Programs. People with no prior experience in information technology — but a passion and talent for it — get the opportunity to attend our 8+ week courses and learn how to start a career in IT. These programs are stepping stones for new and existing team members combined, providing hands-on training, mentorship and tools to successfully transition into IT when completed.
We also allow our team members to develop their careers through transitioning into different types of technology roles, like Quality Assurance (QA), Business Analyst (BA) and Developer (Dev). This gives everyone a chance to explore their interests and find where they fit best while working on fun projects.
IT Culture On-Site
We believe that the best ideas come from working together. Picture this: You’re working on a challenging piece of code and hit a roadblock. At UWM, you don’t need to set up a meeting with someone to figure it out or muddle through for hours on end. You simply turn to the person next to you to start brainstorming. Our experienced team members all have diverse IT career paths and are always happy to share their knowledge and help you grow, whether you’re fresh out of an X Development Program or a seasoned professional. Plus, with leadership just a few steps away on the same floor, you’ll have direct access to decision-makers and see the impact of your work firsthand.
Build Vs. Buy Philosophy
Many companies rely on purchasing software solutions, but we like to do things differently. We have a strong preference for building our software solutions in-house, which allows our IT team to have complete control over the functionality, customization and user experience of our applications. While we do integrate some third-party tools, having a foundation built by our own developers ensures we can quickly adapt and customize our systems to meet the specific needs of our users. This also gives our developers incredibly diverse experiences working with a wide range of tools and technologies.
Day-To-Day Responsibilities
Within the field of IT, team members span a wide range of roles and the job responsibilities vary significantly. From Backend Developers to Frontend Architects and User Experience Designers as well as Quality Analysts, each day is a mix of collaboration, brainstorming and problem-solving.
If you are passionate about user experience and have a knack for making things both beautiful and functional, then maybe a User Interface (UI) Developer role is for you. You’ll be working with languages like SQL and C# to build the front-end components of our applications, making sure the user experience is smooth, intuitive and even a little bit fun.
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves to dive deep into complex technical challenges would be a good fit for our Senior Software Developer role. You’ll be responsible for writing clean, efficient code, designing and implementing new features and working closely with other teams to ensure our software is top-notch.
Requiring a big-picture thinker with a passion for designing elegant and scalable systems, an Application Architect role could be your calling. You’ll be responsible for defining the overall architecture of our applications, making sure they can handle the huge volume of transactions we process every day.
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse opportunities available within our IT team. It’s a major driving force behind our success and we’re always on the lookout for new team members who offer a fresh perspective. If you’re looking for a career opportunity in IT and want an environment that is unique, rewarding and challenging, check out our open roles today. Don’t just imagine the possibilities — join our team and make them happen!