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Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer, Web designs, builds, and deploys account opening solutions that enhance our applicants experience while maximizing operational efficiencies in multi-tier environments and using best practices to develop clustered, reliable, scalable, and high-performance applications. Following established configuration/change control processes, this position works closely with peers, stakeholders, and end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.

Here's what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

Job Duties

Lead analysis, design, development, and deployment of complex applications across functional teams involving multiple integration and other technologies to meet committed deliverables
Partner and collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to deliver solutions to meet the business need with quality and within the defined timeline
Design, develop, test, and implement frontend solutions for account opening applications using JavaScript, Groovy, Angular, Bootstrap, CSS3, HTML5, REST/SOAP Web Services, jQuery, and AJAX, using best practices, patterns, versioning, and iterative design methodologies
Design and write software technical specifications, write software code and perform unit testing
Document processes and development projects
Work closely with business partners, architect, and technical groups to review, design, and implement requirements and strategy; provide estimates for development effort
Participate and identify potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability, as part of the production go-live warranty support period and L3 production support of systems during regular and off-hours
Provide deep systems support (programming, architecture, system analysis) for the Applications team
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
Conduct performance testing, tune and optimize frontend solutions to meet the SLAs

Essential Skills

Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Software Engineer, including system analysis, design, development, and deployment; preferably in the financial services industry
Minimum 2 years’ experience in leading complex and large-scale applications involving multiple integration technologies
Minimum 4 years’ JavaScript/Groovy development experience required
Excellent skills in JavaScript, Groovy, Angular, Bootstrap, CSS3, HTML5, REST/SOAP Web Services, jQuery, and AJAX
Strong systems/process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organizational skills and problem-solving skills
Experience with multithreading, memory management and caching mechanisms
Proficient in using Visual Studio Code and related tools
Ability to understand technical landscape and strategy
Experience writing up relevant Unit & Integration Tests
Experience in benchmarking and optimizing the app for best performance across different devices
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
Understanding of object-oriented design, client-server architecture and relational database design, Micro services architecture
Familiarity with SCRUM as a development method for Agile Development
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to work autonomously to manage time effectively and prioritize work appropriately to meet deadlines
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Exceptional business communication skills; able to write/speak clearly and professionally for a variety of audiences
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science or other related fields of study, or equivalent work experience

Location: Hillsboro, OR 97124 | Rocklin, CA 95765 | San Jose, CA 95134 (HYBRID)

Target Compensation in Hillsboro, OR: $125k - $140k annually + annual bonus

Target Compensation in Rocklin, CA 95765: $137,500 - $155k annually + annual bonus

Target Compensation in San Jose, CA 95134: $155k - $175k annually + annual bonus

Benefits options include:

Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
401K matching up to 5% per pay period
Accrue up to 17 days of Paid Time Off your first year of employment
11 paid federal holidays
Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility for special employee pricing is subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

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By First Technology Federal Credit Union

Established in 1952 and headquartered in San Jose, California, First Tech Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit banking and financial institution. The bank offers a range of financial services including personal and business checking, savings, ...

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