Navy Federal Credit Union

Senior Application Engineer

Navy Federal Credit Union$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of application/software development experience
  • Thorough understanding of business needs and objectives
  • Advanced proficiency in Agile methodologies and version control systems
  • Expertise in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and modern development frameworks
  • Experience with microservices, particularly in Azure Kubernetes Service
  • Strong knowledge of database structures and design best practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-quality software applications that meet business requirements
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into technical specifications
  • Write clean, scalable code adhering to best practices and coding standards
  • Optimize data structures and algorithms for performance and user experience
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues to improve functionality and system quality
  • Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to maintain code integrity
  • Lead small projects, fostering collaboration with team members and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development
  • Supportive team environment that values collaboration
  • Flexible working conditions with specified work hours
  • Potential for impacting operational goals through meaningful projects
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for skill enhancement
Full Job Description
Job Description

Design, develop, and optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. Leverage the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment, to ensure efficient system improvements. 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

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-quality software applications using various, advanced programming languages and frameworks that meet business requirements
  • Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and team members to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications, propose innovative solutions, and ensure timely task completion
  • Write advanced, clean, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and organizational coding standards
  • Implement data structures and algorithms efficiently, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and user experience
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced application functionality, performance, and bugs, ensuring quality and system improvements
  • Conduct advanced and team code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from colleagues' expertise to maintain a high-quality codebase
  • Lead small projects and initiatives, while building strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members and subject matter experts, driving collective success and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to generating and adhering to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and procedures
  • Continuously learn from individual and team experiences, fostering growth and improvement through collaboration and continuous feedback


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
  • 5-7 years of experience in application or software development engineering
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization
  • Advanced proficiency in software development principles, methodologies (such as Agile and Twelve Factors), and version control systems
  • Expertise in programming languages and development tools like Python, JavaScript (Springboot), HTML/CSS, with strong knowledge of modern frameworks and libraries
  • Microservice development experience, including containerization and deployment into cloud environments, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service in Microsoft Azure
  • Experience using services in cloud environments, such as key management systems, certificate stores, and centralized application configuration / feature flags services
  • Deep understanding of database structures, web technologies, and technical applications, capable of designing and implementing scalable solutions
  • Experience with observability instrumentation (metrics, logs, traces) and alerting frameworks and patterns
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex technical issues efficiently
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience in software testing, quality assurance, and optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Experience testing API testing tools like Postman preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of customer support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge base platforms for effective resolution of technical issues
  • Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and applying them for optimal application performance and scalability
  • Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and contribute to the development of engineering policies, standards, and procedures


Additional Information

Hours:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM


Location:
  • 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
  • 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526


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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