Senior Software Engineer

NBT Bancorp•Rochester, NY

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be working hybrid out of our Rochester NY office (3 in office days, remote 2 days). Works on an agile development team to design, build, test, and maintain our internal software programs as well as our participant web portal with minimal oversight. Mentors and trains junior members of the team as needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree + 4 years experience or equivalent experience Skills and Abilities: Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative development team. Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents such as business requirements and software specifications. Ability to communicate effectively with internal contacts both written and oral. Advanced Java programming and SQL experience are required. Working knowledge of .NET and Crystal Reports is a plus. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to develop and document requirements and specifications. Ability to mentor other development team members. Tasks Performed: 35% Following our software development lifecycle, designs, develops, tests, and modifies software solutions with minimal oversight by analyzing business needs, conferring with users, investigating problem areas, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. 35% Documents solutions by creating flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and clear, well-commented code. 15% Mentors and oversees more junior members of the development team to enhance their technical and leadership skills. 10% Improves team processes by conducting systems analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures to increase efficiency. 5% Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers Stationary 75% of time or greater Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs Why Work at NBT At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success. Wellbeing At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Community Involvement NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. Culture NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued. Career Development Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential. Total Rewards NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way. Business Stability NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan. Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Generous Paid Time Off : At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire. Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. Comprehensive Medical Coverage : Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. Dental and Vision Coverage : Ensuring your overall health and well-being. Flexible Spending Accounts : For healthcare and dependent care expenses. Employer-Paid Disability Coverage : Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage. Life Insurance : Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage. Voluntary Benefits : Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage. Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future. Adoption Assistance : Supporting your growing family. Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education and career growth. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access to support and resources. Pet Insurance : For all your furry friends. Financial and Banking Services : Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance. Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week: Medical Coverage : Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. Dental and Vision Coverage : Ensuring your overall health and well-being. Voluntary Benefits : Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage. Generous Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. Benefits for All Part-Time Employees: Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future Paid Sick and Safe Leave : For your health and safety. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access to support and resources. Financial and Banking Services : Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years experience or equivalent experience
Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative development team.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents such as business requirements and software specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal contacts both written and oral.
Advanced Java programming and SQL experience are required.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
Ability to develop and document requirements and specifications.
Ability to mentor other development team members.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of .NET and Crystal Reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

Following our software development lifecycle, designs, develops, tests, and modifies software solutions with minimal oversight by analyzing business needs, conferring with users, investigating problem areas, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes.
Documents solutions by creating flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and clear, well-commented code.
Mentors and oversees more junior members of the development team to enhance their technical and leadership skills.
Improves team processes by conducting systems analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off : At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
Parental Leave : Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage : Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Dental and Vision Coverage : Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
Flexible Spending Accounts : For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Employer-Paid Disability Coverage : Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
Life Insurance : Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
Voluntary Benefits : Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
Adoption Assistance : Supporting your growing family.
Tuition Reimbursement : Invest in your education and career growth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access to support and resources.
Pet Insurance : For all your furry friends.
Financial and Banking Services : Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.
Paid Sick and Safe Leave : For your health and safety.