We are looking for an initiative-taking, forward-thinking professional to join as the Senior Software Engineer to join our Application Development team. The Senior Software Engineer focus will be on designing, building, and supporting critical applications that power our member and employee experience. The ideal candidate is a strong developer who takes ownership, delivers high-quality solutions, and contributes to improving the overall effectiveness of the development team.

What does GTE look for as a Senior Software Engineer?

Direct Development:

• Design, develop, test, and support enterprise-level applications across web, mobile, and backend services.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code across all layers (UI, business logic, and data)
• Translate business requirements into practical, well-architected technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with urgency and accountability.
• Build and maintain integrations with internal systems and third-party platforms (APIs, services, etc.)
• Participating in full SDLC including design, development, testing, deployment, and support

Team Contribution & Influence:

• Contribute to establishing and improving development standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and maintainability.
• Sharing knowledge with team members and helping improve overall team capability
• Provide input on technical decisions, architecture, and solution design.
• Help identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.

Solution Design:

• Design scalable and reliable solutions aligned with GTE’s digital strategy.
• Evaluate new tools and technologies and recommend where they add value.
• Support enhancements across key platforms including online banking, mobile applications, and lending systems.

Operational Support:

• Ensure applications are stable, secure, and performant.
• Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation, testing, and release processes.
• Follow and support compliance and security standards (BSA, OFAC, etc.)
• Must demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act in addition to other Federal laws, including but not limited to U.S. Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets & Control, Anti-Money Laundering, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the Bank Bribery Act.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree is preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5 to 10 plus years of software development experience
• Experience working across full SDLC.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, QA, infrastructure, etc.)
• Strong hands-on coding experience with the ability to design and build solutions independently.
• Proven ability to take ownership of work from concept through production support.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and adapt to changing priorities.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with:
  • C# / .NET
  • ASP.NET (MVC/Web API)
  • JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, Angular, or similar)
  • HTML, CSS, responsive design
  • SQL Server / Oracle (T-SQL, PL/SQL)
  • REST APIs, JSON, XML
• Experience with:
  • Entity Framework or similar ORM tools
  • Microservices architecture
  • Git / source control
  • CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps or similar)
  • Salesforce (Apex, Lightning)
  • MuleSoft (Anypoint platform, DataWeave, API development)
• Preferred:
  • Cloud experience (Azure)
  • Mobile development exposure
  • Experience with financial systems or integration
  • Salesforce (Apex, Lightning)
  • MuleSoft (Anypoint platform, DataWeave, API development)

What Sets You Apart

• Takes initiative and ownership without waiting for direction.
• Communicates clearly and works effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Provides thoughtful input on technical decisions and trade-offs.
• Help elevate team performance through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrates accountability for both individual and team outcomes.

 We are looking for a strong developer who can:

• Deliver high-quality solutions.
• Improve how the team builds and delivers software.
• Take ownership and help move initiatives forward.

Position Details:

• Location:  Downtown Tampa – GTE Headquarters
• Department Hours:  Monday– Friday (8:00 am to 6:00 pm)

Full-time hours required, with additional hours necessary to accomplish objectives, goals, and projects.

The position is defined as hybrid in nature, (in-office, or remote) and may be changed at any time by management with appropriate notice, if possible.

Required for Remote/Hybrid Work:

• A quiet workplace so you can focus on delivering excellent service to our members.
• Some positions will require performance standards to be met to qualify for alternative work arrangements.
• Required to have power and high-speed internet over 100MB (minimum).
• Video capability (connection of 1.5 Mbps up and down recommended).
• Candidates must provide and meet all technical requirements prior to the first day of training.
• Hybrid candidates must live within driving distance of the office location and be able to regularly commute to and from the office location as needed.

Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of an employee in this job. GTE Reserves the right to revise or change job duties at any time as directed by management. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.