Senior Systems Developer

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Pay Range : $108,882.00 - $136,103.00

Remote Eligible : Hybrid

We offer a pay-for-performance compensation program including bonuses for all employees and a competitive benefits package.

See here for a high-level overview of our benefits package and bonus offerings.

General Purpose of the Position

The Senior Systems Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of complex application systems and ensuring their optimal performance.

This role blends software development with DevOps principles to automate and streamline the application development process.

The Senior Systems Developer will collaborate closely with IT teams, including development, infrastructure, and security, to enhance system integrations and ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of software.

In addition, the Senior Systems Developer will have responsibilities on the operations side to ensure the operational functions of third-party applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (includes the following). May perform other duties as requested or assigned.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain complex applications and software systems.
• Lead the automation of manual processes and integration of new technologies (e.g., web services, vendor APIs) into existing systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external development teams to establish robust software solutions for the organization and its members.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring adherence to best practices in design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Implement and optimize DevOps practices, focusing on process automation, release management, and system reliability.
• Act as a technical lead, conducting code reviews and providing guidance to junior developers.
• Ensure all software releases are thoroughly tested for performance, scalability, and security, and document any issues or changes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, providing Tier 3 support as needed.
• Drive deployment strategies across multiple environments (development, QA, staging, production).
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, including BSA, AML, and security best practices.
• Will professionally and positively work directly with third party vendors while representing the integrity and reputation of the Credit Union.
• Assist in project planning and development for IT and other areas as needed.
• Use judgment to prioritize and manage all projects as assigned and solicit direction as necessary.
• Provides excellent service by demonstrating courtesy and personal concern for members and co-workers needs and follows-up to ensure those needs are met.
• Adhere to all Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to the credit union, including the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC.
• Responsible for compliance with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Anti Money Laundering Act, including monitoring for such illegal activity as it applies to this position.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Computer Information Systems / Computer Engineering or related program;

or four (4) years in a related field.

• 6-8 years of programming / development experience, preferably in financial services.
• Exemplary technical and business assessment skills to evaluate strategic value of technology systems, data solutions and work processes to serve members and employees.
• ITIL Foundations Certification preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in : (Symitar) PowerOn, (Symitar) Symform PDF, bash, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, tSQL and .NET preferred.
• Strong experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Dell Boomi, Jira).
• Knowledge of web service development (REST / SOAP), vendor API integration, and system integration principles.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps environments.
• Experience with databases and database management (SQL Server (SSDB)).
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Operating System Experience : Windows, Linux, AIX
• Applications : Symitar Episys, Dell Boomi, Atlassian Jira, OPCON
• IT Frameworks (ITIL, COBIT, ISO 20000)
• Release Management
• Vendor Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to sit for long periods. The employee continually is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limited travel required to visit CU locations as needed.

Core Competencies

MEMBER FOCUSED : Creates trust by building relationships and actively discovers the right solutions for Members and peers;

understands that the credit union exists as a result of Member trust and loyalty in the organization and employees; is passionate and dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Members.

COOPERATION AND TEAMWORK : Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; works harmoniously with others;

uses and understands diplomacy and tact; encourages collaboration; seeks opinions; is candid with peers; values working relationships.

Readily puts in extra effort to accomplish important tasks.

• DECISION QUALITY : Understands the member's best interest is first; demonstrates decisions which are based on creating the best possible outcome for the member;
• makes decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; most recommendations and decisions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time;

sought out by others for advice and solutions.

PROBLEM SOLVING : Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems creating effective solutions; is resilient and will own the solution and the problem;

can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.

• ACTION ORIENTED : Pushes self and others to achieve the best possible results for the Member, organization and employees;
• proactively seeks out opportunities; raises hand, rather than waits to be asked; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning;

understands that it's OK to make a mistake (fail forward).

• ADAPTABLE : Learns on the fly; is a relentless, versatile and an active learner; open to change; can learn new skills and knowledge;
• analyzes both successes and failures for opportunities to improve; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches;

works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weaknesses and limits.

• INNOVATION : A cultural mindset that supports new ideas, fosters experimentation and drives continuous improvement to deliver member value.
• Combines and brings forward ideas in unique ways to make connections between disparate ideas; willingness to explore different lines of thought and suggestions and try new ideas through experimentation, views situations from multiple perspectives;

brainstorms multiple approaches / solutions to benefit members.

Credit Union of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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