Remote New

Software Engineer

United States Senate Federal Credit Union
life insurance, flexible benefit account, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia
Apr 24, 2025
Job Description Mission: In the Senate Community tradition of service, we strive to improve the financial wellness of our members throughout all stages of life by integrating sustainability and security into every financial solution. Culture Competencies: S.T.R.I.V.E Maintains our members' and employees' trust by safeguarding their financial data and information. Values and respects everyone's abilities, opinions and feedback to achieve trust, safety, and well-being in a friendly, welcoming and cooperative environment. Actively devoted to our motto of "better together". Is honest, professional, authentic, and genuine in creating relationships that are uncompromising and true to ethical principles. Generates new ideas, supports change, provides new efficient solutions and solves problems creatively while balancing risk. General Summary: As a Software Engineer at our credit union, you'll be an integral part of our digital transformation initiatives. You'll help develop innovative financial software solutions that enhance our members' digital experience. In this entry-level role, you'll collaborate with experienced engineers, product managers, designers, and data analysts to create technology that drives member retention, acquisition, and engagement. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop complex, user-centric financial software solutions using TypeScript and modern frameworks Collaborate with other technical and non-technical partners to understand platforms, integration points (API, Services) and database structures Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like terraform to streamline the deployment process Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, including code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing Drive and be accountable for all the assigned tasks and remain continuously self-challenged in setting and delivering assigned deadlines Architect and develop solutions that align with the credit union's strategic objectives Recommend improvements to optimize existing systems or integrate new systems to enhance application and system functionality Ensure that the applications meet security, performance, and scalability requirements. Comply with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements. Non-essential Duties & Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Experience and Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or technical field or equivalent years of experience. Experience: 2 - 5 years of software development experience in fintech, financial services, or a related field. Experience building and launching customer-facing software products with a strong user experience focus. Strong experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks. Experience with version control systems (e.g., git) and understanding of software development principles and practices. Experience with cloud platforms (MS Azure, AWS, etc.) Experience and understanding of CI/CD tools. Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment. Skills: Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and implementation techniques Proficiency with CI/CD workflows and infrastructure as code Ability to optimize application performance and scalability Strong knowledge of security best practices for financial applications Experience with cloud architecture and deployment patterns Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills Eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies Capacity to balance the technical debt with business needs effectively Communication: Must have superior interpersonal skills and be comfortable engaging with people from a wide variety of roles, cultures, and economic backgrounds. Time in Service: None Required. Location: Remote opportunities in the following states ONLY: MD & DC (Minimum $98,527.91 - $147,791.87), VA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MA, NC, SC, TX, New York, NY (Minimum $99,325.71 - Maximum $148,988.57) and Seattle, WA (Minimum $94,140.03 - Maximum $141,210.05) Benefits: We provide competitive salaries and offer exceptional benefits: Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Incentive bonus, 12 Holidays, 15 Vacation days, 9.75 Sick days, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Free parking or Metro Smart Benefits and Tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.