Application Developer 2

Position Summary: The Application Developer 2’s primary role is to build and enhance internal and external banking applications using a modern tech stack—primarily C# on the back end and Angular on the front end. This professional works across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to impactful projects that serve thousands of users. The Application Developer 2 is a part of a collaborative team that values innovation, stability, and continuous improvement, with clear career growth and hybrid work flexibility.

• Mentorship Program: As a new developer, you’ll be paired with a technical mentor. Your mentor is there to guide you through our codebase and processes, answer questions, and help you overcome technical challenges as you ramp up in your role.
• Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a balanced work schedule with a mix of in-office and remote days. We typically gather in-office on two set days per week to brainstorm and collaborate, and then you have three days for remote work to dive into coding with fewer interruptions.
• Extensive Career Paths: We offer clear and extensive career progression paths for developers. There are growth opportunities no matter where you are in your career — whether you have 3 years of experience or 30 — so you can continually advance your skills and position. We believe in promoting from within and helping our team members reach the next level.

Essential Functions:

• Develop & Enhance Applications: Build new features and improve existing applications by writing high-quality, maintainable code. Utilize your programming and problem-solving skills to extend our custom frameworks and services to meet evolving business needs.
• Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain applications across the entire technology stack, from responsive front-end interfaces to robust back-end services and database layers. Implement RESTful APIs, integrate third-party services, and ensure seamless communication between client and server components.
• Full SDLC Involvement: Take ownership of projects through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, which includes – analysis, planning, designing, coding, testing, and documentation. You will design solutions, write code, and produce technical documentation/user guides for new systems or enhancements.
• Unit Testing & Code Quality: Write and maintain unit tests for your code and participate in code reviews. Follow coding standards and best practices (including secure coding guidelines) to ensure reliability, prevent regressions, and maintain high code quality.
• Collaborate & Support: Work with support teams and end-users to troubleshoot issues and gather feedback on our applications. Keep system documentation up to date to ensure systems are maintainable. Occasionally consult with external vendors or evaluate third-party solutions when investigating improvements or resolving complex issues.  
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in refining and improving our development processes. Take part in daily stand-ups and Scrum ceremonies follow our established SDLC procedures, and suggest enhancements where appropriate. Continuously research new technologies and propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.  
• Understand and adhere to all bank policies, laws and regulations applicable to their role. Complete compliance training and follow internal processes and controls as required. Understand and implement secure coding techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture.
• Report all compliance issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in bank policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. 
• Perform other job related duties or special projects as assigned.    

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of Software Development experience with proven ability to design, implement, and deliver applications or significant features in a professional setting, taking projects from conception to production required.
• Minimum 4 years Relevant Technologies experience with demonstrated proficiency in our core tech stack and tools required, including:
1. Strong experience with C# and .NET (we heavily use the Microsoft stack). Capable of building robust back-end services, including creating and integrating with RESTful APIs.
2. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks, ideally Angular. Able to build responsive, user-friendly interfaces (and comfortable with basic HTML/CSS).
3. Solid experience with SQL databases – writing queries, designing schemas, and optimizing performance. Familiarity with stored procedures, indexing strategies, and relational data modeling.
• Minimum 4 years experience applying Object-Oriented Design (OOD) principles and design patterns in real-world projects. Able to design modular, reusable code and understand concepts like inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism in practice is required.
• Experience identifying and implementing software development best practices. 
• Proficient with Git or similar version control systems in a team environment. 
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting abilities across the full stack. Basic knowledge of network configuration is also necessary to diagnose connectivity or environment issues.
• Comfortable collaborating in cross-functional groups to achieve business goals and provide clear status updates.
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s License. 

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Modern Web Frameworks: Experience with Angular is highly valued. Familiarity with responsive design and UI libraries like Bootstrap or Kendo UI is helpful.
• UI Design: Ability to create clean, consistent interfaces using style guides. Proficiency in CSS methodologies and preprocessors like Sass or LESS is a plus. 
• API Integration & Security: Knowledge of OAuth2/OpenID Connect for secure authentication. Experience integrating third-party APIs and using secure data exchange patterns. 
• Event-Driven Architecture: Understanding of event-driven design and messaging systems (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Event Grid) for scalable, decoupled applications.
• Background Job Technologies: Experience with background processing tools like Hangfire or Azure Functions to handle tasks outside the main request/response flow. 
• Data Integration Tools: Familiarity with ETL tools (e.g. Boomi) for system integration and maintaining data consistency.
• Alternative Data Storage: Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB) and knowing when to use them for flexible or scalable data needs. 
• DevOps & Cloud Tools: Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (especially Azure DevOps), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and monitoring/logging tools. 
• Azure Services Awareness: Working knowledge of core Azure services (App Services, Storage, Key Vault, etc.) and experience deploying cloud-based applications. 
• Branching Strategies: Understanding of Git workflows like trunk-based development and GitFlow to support collaborative CI/CD practices. 
• Unit Testing: Experience writing unit tests for front-end and back-end code using frameworks like XUnit, NUnit, Jasmine, or Karma. TDD is a plus.
• SDK Development: Ability to build reusable, well-documented libraries or SDKs for cross-team use and seamless integration.

Preferred Talents:

• Analytical and detailed
• Effective verbal and written communicator
• Organized and can multitask and prioritize project 
• Independent with a team orientation
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Adapt to shifting business needs or project scopes
• Creative problem solver with innovative mindset

Working Environment:

Mostly indoor work with occasional exposure to outdoor elements or hazards.

Some sedentary work and occasional lifting and/or carrying up to 15 pounds.

This role is eligible for hybrid work from home opportunity 3 days per week under the work from home guidelines upon completion of onboarding with 2 days in the office.

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