Senior Software Developer - Reimagine

American AgCredit

7d • $96,484 - $164,023 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software Developer - Reimagine is responsible for helping build and evolve a new "greenfield" digital lending ecosystem. Operating at the intersection of systems design, data security, and emerging technology, this role ensures that AAC’s proprietary land intelligence and new digital lending platform is built to engage with customers, providing a product they want to come back to often, and helps them obtain the financing they need. This role will be part of a new team that seeks to leverage the best qualities of a small agile startup with the presence and stability of a successful market leader. This position demands a hands-on startup mindset, balancing customer needs with disciplined execution, while thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Head of Technology - Reimagine, The Senior Software Developer - Reimagine will be responsible for building and scaling the technology behind our next-generation agricultural lending platform. They will work closely with product managers and designers to align technology with organizational goals, delivering customer-centric solutions, and engage with key technology partners and vendors to drive innovation and seamless integration. This role demands direct, hands-on involvement in developing and maintaining the complete technology solution, with a particular focus on the front-end experience. The successful candidate will ensure the platform is intuitive, performant, and aligned with the needs of our customers and stakeholders. Core responsibilities include integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to automate underwriting and operations, implementing cloud-native infrastructure—all while maintaining strong alignment across business units and external partners.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or BA with equivalent technical competency
• Minimum 7 years of software development and design with demonstrated proficiency
• Contribute as lead developer on multiple projects, coordinating other development activity including assignment of tasks and providing technical direction / guidance to less experienced staff.
• Understanding of the software life-cycle and software engineering best practices, including specification, documentation, configuration management, testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with version control (i.e. Git, Subversion), issue tracking and build/release management
• Good client service, communication skills and able to work in a team programming environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective at leading, delegating tasks and authority
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize individual work load, troubleshoot and remedy problems under pressing deadlines
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Build, improve and/or maintain web based applications, console applets and integration solutions under the guidance of the Application Development Manager and Enterprise Architecture Team.
• Be involved in all phases of the software development life-cycle as an individual contributor adhering to Association’s standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT Development team to interpret business requirements and functional specifications as part of the overall program to fully integrate the Association’s enterprise applications.
• Perform ServiceNow implementation tasks including configuration, integration, custom programming.
• Develop quality mobile applications on smart phones using programming knowledge from multiple operating systems
• Understand Agile development concepts and incorporate regular end-user feedback into design and prototypes
• Create and maintain clear and concise technical specifications and documentation.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Provide assistance with testing and quality assurance.
• Resolve software and system issues.
• Design/code reviews, champion good coding practices and standards, as well as constructively improve source code.
• Participate in project planning and estimation.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Family friendly work environment
• Investment in employee development
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
• Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior