Senior Core Systems Developer - Soarion Credit Union

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Joining Soarion Credit Union is the career move to make in 2024! Soarion Credit Union offers FREE Health and Dental Coverage for you as an employee, as well as a GENEROUS Paid Time Off (PTO) bank for rest and relaxation away from work! We also offer all paid days off for Federal holidays!

Role:

The Senior CORE Systems Developer is a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting software applications within the organization. They possess a deep understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and leverage their coding expertise to deliver robust and optimized solutions. A key focus of this role is to continuously enhance the performance, efficiency, and user accessibility of the CORE system, ensuring seamless operations and a positive end-user experience. The role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams to ensure successful project execution. The role requires critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of the organization's core systems and digital channels.

Work Location: This is an onsite position. Occasional remote work may be available for select positions and is subject to prior approval by management.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom programs to extend the functionality of the core system, third party applications, and Business Intelligence tools.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for efficiency and productivity improvements through software solutions.
• Collaborate with staff to coordinate core system changes and batch job scheduling.
• Proactively monitor and analyze the CORE system's performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks or areas for optimization.
• Implement solutions to enhance the system's efficiency, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with end-users to gather feedback and understand their needs, ensuring the CORE system is intuitive and user-friendly.
• Participate in the testing and analysis of new releases, enhancements, and updates to the core system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application program errors.
• Mentor and train lower-level developers.

Non-Core System Development

• Serve as the CORE administrator, providing technical guidance and support to departmental administrators.
• Participate in the evaluation and management of Content Management Systems.
• Develop SQL queries, views, and data structures to support Business Intelligence needs.
• Support the enhancement and maintenance of Online Banking and Mobile solutions.

General Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Manager of Digital & CORE Integrations to ensure the timely and successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures, including organizational policies.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of all phases of the SDLC.
• Work effectively with customers to gather and translate requirements into system specifications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Protect confidential member information.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

Leadership:

• Project Ownership: Lead the development process for assigned projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior developers, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative development environment.
• Communication: Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Documentation: Write clear and concise technical documentation for code, processes, and procedures.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee testing processes to ensure the quality, reliability, and functionality of developed solutions.

Credit Union Specific:

• Understanding Credit Union Operations: Possess a basic understanding of credit union operations and how technology supports member needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure developed solutions comply with relevant financial regulations and industry standards.

What you'll bring along:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience in software development.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in:
  • Programming and designing applications, interfaces, and databases.
  • Coding and testing applications to ensure functionality and quality.
• Experience with:
  • Symitar Power On and other products
  • SQL Server database management.
  • Database design and relational database concepts.

• Preferred:

  • Experience in integrating software
  • Web development technologies (HTML, XML, FTP).
  • Programming languages (C#, Java, JavaScript).
  • Experience with mobile development (iPhone/Android) is a plus
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Experience in technical planning and project management.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have thorough knowledge of the Credit Union policies and procedures, products and services.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and telephone etiquette skills.
• Must have strong workflow and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in computer programming,
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Requirements, Business Design, Technical Design, Coding, Testing, and Implementation
• Must be able to work under limited supervision and exercise sound judgment.

We are Committed to Equal Opportunity.

Soarion Credit Union believes in equal opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals have an opportunity to apply for the positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our equal employment opportunity policy statement, pay transparency nondiscrimination agreement, and the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirm this commitment.

Soarion Credit Union is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so that an individual can perform job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources team at HumanResources@soarion.org.