Software Engineer (Front-End/Full Stack, Mobile/Website/Core)

MSU Federal Credit Union is a credit union that provides digital banking, core banking, website, mobile, and internal software solutions. The Software Engineer designs, develops, implements, and maintains these solutions while collaborating with product teams and stakeholders, writing tested and documented code, and supporting system reliability and security.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and architecture of the credit union’s and Reseda Group’s software solutions through various tools, software, styles and programming languages; program and support front-end interactive elements as well as backend architecture to ensure the functionality, look, feel and organization of content
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including: analysis, design, testing, code review, deployment, and maintenance for all systems and applications maintained by the department
• Troubleshoot technical problems and implement effective solutions. Assist with fixing any software or infrastructure problems that affect the digital solutions that the department supports
• Create and help maintain technical documentation for programs and systems created and supported by the department
• Collaboratively work with business units, technical teams, and third-party vendors to create project plans, technical specifications, software diagrams, and technical documentation for software solutions developed and supported by the department. These programs must conform to department standards, business requirements, regulations, and industry best practices
• Keep management advised of any system, infrastructure, or usage problem whereby the integrity of any of the systems, and/or the level of service provided to users is compromised or otherwise impaired
• Assists in the support of critical operations, processes, and procedures including monitoring external and internal traffic, logs, and performance reporting for errors and anomalies. Participate in on-call rotation and after hours support as needed
• Develop solutions that adhere to MSUFCU coding policy including secure code, disaster recovery and testing procedures
• Participate in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department
• Understand the Credit Union's policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability for managing operational risks. Adhere to established internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain the integrity of credit union operations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• All of Associate Software Engineer duties and responsibilities
• Provide mentorship to other Software Engineers and members of the Software Engineering team to provide support for coworkers with programming design, development, testing, and code review
• Independently lead the design and development of individual programming projects, communicating with stakeholders and other project team members as necessary
• Uphold and support development standards and security requirements as it pertains to individual development projects that the department performs
• Seek out and provide recommendations for process improvements that support department design and development goals and may increase department productivity and efficiency

Requirements:

• this position is able to work onsite, hybrid, or remote (must reside within the states of Michigan or Illinois)
• To be considered for this role, candidate must currently reside, or have plans to reside upon hire, within the state of Michigan or Illinois as described above
• Occasional travel on a quarterly basis to MSUFCU Headquarters (East Lansing, MI) may be needed
• Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm ET
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or in a related field or 3 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge and familiarity with: C# (ASP.NET Core), Swift, Objective-C, PHP, Java
• Knowledge of common JavaScript frameworks, especially Node.js, React, and React Native
• Familiarity with web technologies, including communication protocols, web server platforms, web services, HTML5 and CSS
• Understanding of databases and RDBMS and experience writing SQL queries
• Knowledge of web application security concerns, OWASP top-10 and common exploits
• Knowledge of and a desire to learn more about cloud-based infrastructure, especially in AWS and Azure
• Understanding of Internet protocols, web server platforms, and web services
• Ability to read and understand complex computer system documentation; this job requires some technical writing skills for creating documentation for new and existing applications and their APIs
• Demonstrated proficiency in software development through experience gained in a professional or classroom setting
• All of Associate Software Engineer knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Knowledge of credit union products and services, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Proficiency with department programming languages and conventions, design and development standards, and best practices
• Increased understanding of and skill for designing and developing programs that meet the needs and expectations of the business stakeholders and users
• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment, and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage
• Frequently needs to move about inside or outside of an office area
• This position requires travel to events, conferences, and onsite locations
• This position can work in remote, hybrid or onsite working arrangements