Navy Federal Credit Union

API Systems Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in Java, JEE, Web Services, and APIs.
  • Expert knowledge of SOAP Services and RESTful APIs using JSON.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot Micro Services and Istio/Service Mesh.
  • Familiarity with AI concepts including MCP, A2A, and LLMs.
  • Expertise with Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud architectures including Pivotal/Tanzu framework.
  • Proficient in API security standards like OAuth, SAML, and JWT.
  • Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills across various levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and updates Services and APIs using Java for current and future projects.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert for enterprise integration services (SOA and API).
  • Collaborates with teams to define, develop, and implement reusable Services and APIs.
  • Works on product backlog development closely with analysts and API team.
  • Experiences in an agile, fast-paced environment with short release cycles.
  • Oversees peer code reviews and guides development direction.
  • Designs integration solutions for cloud-native applications across multiple cloud environments.

Benefits

  • Standard Monday to Friday work schedule.
  • Located in Vienna, VA, providing potential local commuting ease.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with diverse teams.
Full Job Description
To research, analyze, design, develop, implement, support, and maintain of systems integration software solutions. Evaluate, tune, and monitor current and planned systems integration software solutions. To integrate, and maintain complex systems integrations, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and networks to support organizational IT needs. Proactively address gaps with existing support processes, documentation, and prioritize accordingly. Guide configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all code quality and change control standards are met. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Responsibilities 3Develops/updates Services and APIs using Java technology for use in current and future projects7 3Serves as subject matter expert for enterprise integration services (SOA and API)7 3Collaborates with development teams, business units, and other ETS areas to identify, define, develop/modify and implement enterprise reusable Services and APIs7 3Works and contributes on the product backlog development by working closely with Business Analyst/Technical Analyst, and API team members 7 3Works in an agile, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with short release cycles and actively collaborate with multiple stakeholders7 3Oversees peer code reviews and provide active guidance and direction on development7 3Works with team to develop and maintain policies, procedures, standards, documentation and governance process for SOA and API7 3Design integration solutions around cloud native applications which can work across public, private and hybrid clouds 7 3Develop integrations with modern API Management frameworks that can be deployed in both B2B and B2C scenarios7 3Continually monitor the financial services technology landscape to track the latest innovations across the industry and communicate relevant information to leadership7 3Develop and apply architectural governance based on business and information technology strategies7 3Serve as a subject matter expert on API integrations for enterprise initiatives and projects7 3Hands-on development of APIs, microservices, and platform proxies as deliverables for enterprise initiatives and projects7 3Participate in on-call rotation for emergency technical support and planned maintenance activities7 3Assist with root cause investigations and provide recommendations7 3Participate in deployment rotation to oversee implementation and coordinate with supporting partnering teams7 Qualifications 3Extensive experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of Java, JEE, Web Services and APIs 7 3Extensive experience with SOAP Services and RESTful APIs utilizing a lightweight data-interchange format such as JSON7 3Expert knowledge and hands on experience with Spring Boot Micro Services, Istio/Service Mesh, Spring Framework and Open API Specification/RAML7 3Knowledge of artificial intelligence (MCP, A2A, LLMs)7 3Expert knowledge and hands on experience with Azure/AWS/GCP cloud platform architecture, Pivotal/Tanzu platform/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid or equivalent k8s managed runtime.7 3Expert in implementing API security using OAuth, SAML, JWT and OpenID Connect etc.7 3Advanced knowledge of Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFE)7 3Expert problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills7 3Expert skill in effectively communicating technical and non-technical issues and information clearly and concisely to all levels of management and staff7 3Experience in translating complex business requirements into functional architecture solutions7 3Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders and vendors7 3Expert verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills7 3Advanced skill troubleshooting and resolving technical problems7 3Demonstrated skill in identifying industry trends and define their potential use in Navy Federal applications7 3Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience7 Desired Qualifications 3Integration experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce, Oracle HCM/PeopleSoft, or CRM/Dynamics7 3Certifications in Azure development/architecture, Java, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Spring frameworks, or similar. 7 3Experience with using Azure DevOps7 3Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry standards and practices7 3Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives7 Additional Information Hours: 3Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM7 Location: 3820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 221807

About Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is a credit union that serves members of the military and their families. The credit union offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Navy Federal Credit Union was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The credit union has more than 9 million members and operates more than 300 branches across the United States and around the world.
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