ROLE DISCRIPTION:

The Senior Software Developer - Reimagine is responsible for helping build and evolve a new "greenfield" digital lending ecosystem. Operating at the intersection of systems design, data security, and emerging technology, this role ensures that AAC's proprietary land intelligence and new digital lending platform is built to engage with customers, providing a product they want to come back to often, and helps them obtain the financing they need.

This role will be part of a new team that seeks to leverage the best qualities of a small agile startup with the presence and stability of a successful market leader. This position demands a hands-on startup mindset, balancing customer needs with disciplined execution, while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Head of Technology - Reimagine, The Senior Software Developer - Reimagine will be responsible for building and scaling the technology behind our next-generation agricultural lending platform. They will work closely with product managers and designers to align technology with organizational goals, delivering customer-centric solutions, and engage with key technology partners and vendors to drive innovation and seamless integration.

This role demands direct, hands-on involvement in developing and maintaining the complete technology solution, with a particular focus on the front-end experience. The successful candidate will ensure the platform is intuitive, performant, and aligned with the needs of our customers and stakeholders. Core responsibilities include integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate underwriting and operations, implementing cloud-native infrastructure-all while maintaining strong alignment across business units and external partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Build, improve and/or maintain web based applications, console applets and integration solutions under the guidance of the Application Development Manager and Enterprise Architecture Team.
• Be involved in all phases of the software development life-cycle as an individual contributor adhering to Association's standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT Development team to interpret business requirements and functional specifications as part of the overall program to fully integrate the Association's enterprise applications.
• Perform ServiceNow implementation tasks including configuration, integration, custom programming.
• Develop quality mobile applications on smart phones using programming knowledge from multiple operating systems
• Understand Agile development concepts and incorporate regular end-user feedback into design and prototypes
• Create and maintain clear and concise technical specifications and documentation.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality. Provide assistance with testing and quality assurance.
• Resolve software and system issues.
• Design/code reviews, champion good coding practices and standards, as well as constructively improve source code.
• Participate in project planning and estimation.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

LEVELS OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:

Exercises no supervision; regularly provides technical guidance and training; makes independent decisions; works under general direction.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Computer Science or BA with equivalent technical competency
• Minimum 7 years of software development and design with demonstrated proficiency
• Contribute as lead developer on multiple projects, coordinating other development activity including assignment of tasks and providing technical direction / guidance to less experienced staff.
• Understanding of the software life-cycle and software engineering best practices, including specification, documentation, configuration management, testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with version control (i.e. Git, Subversion), issue tracking and build/release management
• Good client service, communication skills and able to work in a team programming environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective at leading, delegating tasks and authority
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize individual work load, troubleshoot and remedy problems under pressing deadlines
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to perform basic office tasks and sit at a desk for an extended period of time. Job requires extensive use of computers and phones. While performing the job, the employee is required to sit, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach and have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Ability to work with typical hardware and cabling practices required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team. Ability to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the job. Must be able to interact effectively with people at all levels of company. Work during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

FULL-TIME REMOTE: These roles and job functions can be done remotely, while maintaining our strong commitment to customer service and our business goals. Employees are welcome to come to an office to work if needed, and some travel for team meetings will be required.

PAY RANGE:
Minimum $96,484.38 - Max $164,023.43 Annual

This range is reflective of the national salary average for this position and will be adjusted using geographic variance for physical location of the hired candidate. American AgCredit may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.

• Reflected is the national base pay range and title offered for this job at the current level.
• Compensation, title, and job level may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location.
• Salary offered, within the applicable range, is one component of the total rewards package offered to candidates.

#LI-REMOTE

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.