Innovation Engineer

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka•Topeka, KS

About The Position

This position will design, build, and deliver prototypes and solutions that drive experimentation and problem‑solving across the organization. It blends technical expertise, process orientation, and curiosity to bring ideas to life quickly, securely, and with measurable value. The role also leads training and workshops to embed innovation practices throughout the company. In This Role, You Will Identify opportunities for innovation by evaluating requests, pain points, and process inefficiencies. Design and prototype forward‑thinking solutions that are feasible, scalable, and maintainable. Validate data integrity and ensure solution viability. Rapidly develop functional prototypes to accelerate implementation of mature solutions. Conduct testing, document designs, and support quality assurance. Lead workshops and knowledge‑sharing to foster a culture of innovation. Collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to align efforts with governance and strategic goals. Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field preferred .
Five or more years of similar or related experience.
Three or more years in banking preferred.
Innovative thinker with a passion for creativity and delivering results.
Business analysis experience on software projects, process improvements and process automation.
Applied experience in programming and building queries, including experience with system integration.
Understanding of related technology governance practices including SDLC.
Practical experience in using generative AI and agents to accelerate and enhance throughput and work products.
Experienced in delivering technical training sessions to business users.
Deep understanding of existing and emerging technologies, their application to business challenges, and ways to safely use and integrate.
Clear communication skills both verbally and in written documentation, including technical writing.
Ability to solve problems and handle a wide variety of challenges across different knowledge domains, learning and driving solutions without needing to become a subject matter expert.
Must be able to work and travel independently.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for innovation by evaluating requests, pain points, and process inefficiencies.
Design and prototype forward‑thinking solutions that are feasible, scalable, and maintainable.
Validate data integrity and ensure solution viability.
Rapidly develop functional prototypes to accelerate implementation of mature solutions.
Conduct testing, document designs, and support quality assurance.
Lead workshops and knowledge‑sharing to foster a culture of innovation.
Collaborate with IT, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to align efforts with governance and strategic goals.
Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Benefits

Bankwide incentive compensation program
401K retirement plan with competitive company match
Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Incentive-based wellness program
Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
Summer hours
Onsite café
Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.
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Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.